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	Western Engineering OUAC EE Remove	Algoma Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year) OUAC JFH Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	65%“65%+”
Required coursesforced into your top 6	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M Math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application. Access the Casper assessment Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	850	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering	Computer Engineering Computer Science
What it is	Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering software engineering	software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo

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