3 programs, side by side
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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85 to 90%” | 75% | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Biological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophy | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and test software systems — the programs and applications that run on computers and devices. Unlike a pure Computer Science degree, this program focuses on practical engineering: how software is actually built for real-world use, with emphasis on planning, teamwork, and quality. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies, giving you experience before graduation. This suits people who want hands-on technical skills, prefer learning by doing, and are ready to commit to work placements alongside coursework. | Cognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one. | This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | Applied to directly | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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