Cutoffs

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Guelph

Computer Science (BComp) Honours (co-op option)

OUAC GCT

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Algoma

Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)

OUAC JEA

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Lakehead

Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)

OUAC AG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%“85 to 90%”65%“65%+”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Computing courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare for study in an "Area of Application".
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringComputer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation Systems
What it isThis program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate.You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree.You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecomputer sciencecomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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