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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-70s75%75%75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MCV4U or MHF4U
  • One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U
  • Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry, Physics and Calculus recommended)
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U
  • Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published14021
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in TechnologyChemistryComputer ScienceHuman BiologyMathematicsComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology
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 design across multiple disciplines, blending computer science, visual and product design, and hands-on problem-solving. Unlike a single-discipline design program, this approach lets you explore how technology, creativity, and practical application intersect in real projects. It suits people who want to design solutions but aren't sure whether they lean toward coding, visual work, or engineering, and who learn best by doing.This program trains you to teach science at the junior and intermediate levels (grades 7–10) while earning a bachelor's degree. You study science subjects like chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics alongside educational theory and classroom practice. It combines your science degree with teacher certification, so you graduate ready to apply for a teaching license, unlike a regular science degree that would require separate teacher training afterward.You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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