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	Western Computer Science OUAC ECS Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Law Degree (LLB at University of Sussex, UK) and Science Degree (BSc at Laurier) OUAC ULS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	77–80%“High 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U One of: Biology, SBI4U +5 more on the program page	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
Co-op	Available	No
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	500	—
What you study	Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering	Biological Sciences Chemistry Law & Criminology Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	Computer 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.	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 science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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