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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s74%74% minimum average75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
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
  • 74% minimum average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyChemistryElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation TechnologyOthers in Physical SciencesGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication Studies
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.Mechatronic Systems Engineering teaches you how to design and build machines and devices that combine mechanical parts, electrical systems, and computer control. Unlike a pure mechanical or electrical engineering program, this one focuses on how all three work together — think robots, manufacturing equipment, or automated systems. It suits people who like hands-on problem-solving and want to work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, and includes work experience through co-op placements.You study the engineering behind systems that transmit voice, data, and video across networks and through the air. This combines hands-on design and math with practical knowledge of how communication technologies actually work in the real world. The program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you gain industry experience alongside your classes. It suits people who want to build things but are drawn to how information moves rather than, say, power systems or structures.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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