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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s65%65%+
Required coursesforced into your top 6ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UMHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M Math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyChemistryComputer EngineeringComputer Science
What it isComputer Science is the study of how to design, build, and understand software and computer systems. At Ontario Tech, you can choose between a straight science degree or combine it with management courses, which prepares you for roles where you lead tech projects or teams. The program includes a co-op component, giving you paid work terms at companies alongside your classes, which suits students who want real experience before graduating.You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfo

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