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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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U of T (Mississauga)

Chemical and Physical Sciences

OUAC TMW

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid- to high 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of 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
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Calculus and Vectors at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Some areas also require additional prerequisites, such as SCH4U and/or SBI4U and/or SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published14035150
What you studyChemistryChemistryComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignAstronomyChemistryGeologyHuman Geography
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 the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and reactions: how substances interact, break down, and transform. Unlike a general science degree, this is a focused program in chemistry alone, and includes a mandatory co-op term where you work in a lab or industry setting. It suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and want practical experience alongside theory before entering chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical careers.This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringchemistryApplied to directlybiochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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