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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s75%73–77%Mid 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of FIF4U, FRA4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
  • 1 cours de français niveau U/M 12ième année (FRA 4U, FIF 4U)
  • 1 cours de fonctions avancées niveau U 12ième année (MHF 4U)
  • 2 cours de science niveau U 12ième année ou 1 science + 1 math (chimie recommandé)
  • 2 autres cours niveau U/M 12ième année
  • Moyenne globale minimale de 75 % des meilleurs 6 cours du niveau U/M 12ième année
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published500550
What you studyComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isComputer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate.This program trains you to teach science — biology, chemistry, or computer science — at the middle and intermediate school levels in French-language schools. You earn your Bachelor of Science and teaching qualification simultaneously by combining science courses with education coursework, rather than studying science first and then adding teacher training afterward. It suits students who are fluent in French, strong in science, and committed to teaching younger students.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlylife sciencesphysicsbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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