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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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York

Computer Science (iBSc - Co-op available)

OUAC YSY

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid-70s”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of 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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SCH4U or SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt—
First-year intakewhere published14025
What you studyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
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.This program teaches you how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems, with courses in artificial intelligence and software engineering. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which alternates your study terms with paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits students who want hands-on coding skills and either prefer learning theory in a classroom setting or want to test their skills in industry while studying.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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