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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.

Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Waterloo

Science and Financial Management (Co-op Only)

OUAC WSA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low to mid 80s”73–77%“Mid 70s”80–87%“Low to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 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 – 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published500—30
What you studyComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry
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.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencelife sciencesphysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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