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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published50023337
What you studyComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy
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 teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path.This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencehealth sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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