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Full	Guelph Computer Science (BComp) Honours (co-op option) OUAC GCT ☆ Add to planRemove	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Game Programming OUAC BGP ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85–90%“85 to 90%”	65%“65%+”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U
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	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	120	—
What you study	Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering	Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering	Computer ScienceInformation Systems	Computer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurship
What it is	This 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 how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.	You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo

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