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+ Add a program	Ontario Tech Computer Science OUAC DSD ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Science and Financial Management (Co-op Only) OUAC WSA ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurier (Waterloo) Law Degree (LLB at University of Sussex, UK) and Science Degree (BSc at Laurier) OUAC ULS ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	77–80%“High 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UICS4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, 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 (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics	English at 70% Advanced Functions at 60% Two or Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Science, or Physics at 60% Prerequisite courses are included in your admission average
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	140	30	—
What you study	Chemistry	AccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry	Biological SciencesChemistryLaw & CriminologyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it is	Computer 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 science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating.	You study science and law together in one integrated degree, rather than choosing one or the other. This combines courses in biology, chemistry, and physics with legal studies and criminology, giving you broad background in both fields. It suits people drawn to science who also want to understand law and regulation, or who are exploring whether a legal career in science-related areas appeals to them.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer sciencesoftware engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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