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Western

Engineering

OUAC EE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to Low 90s78–80%78%; co-op 80%85–90%85-90%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published85015145
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isEngineering 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.This double degree program combines chemical engineering and computer science over five years. You study how to design chemical processes and systems alongside programming, software development, and computing theory — giving you expertise in both fields rather than choosing one. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at engineering firms. It suits students who want a broader technical foundation and don't mind the longer timeline and work-study schedule.In your first semester, you take core engineering courses in math, physics, and design while exploring different engineering specializations — aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing. You won't choose your specific engineering stream until after first semester, letting you test what each field actually involves before committing. This suits students who are confident they want engineering but unsure which branch matches their interests and strengths.
The door tomajors you reach through itengineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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