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Full	Guelph Computer Science (BComp) Honours (co-op option) OUAC GCT Remove	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA Remove	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT Remove	Ottawa Musique et informatique (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OZL Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	85–90%“85 to 90%”	65%“65%+”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
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	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes Audition Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	120	—
What you study	Computer Science Information Systems Software Engineering	Computer Games Computer Science Software Engineering	Computer Science Information Systems	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies
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 study music composition, theory, and performance alongside computer science and programming, earning both a BA and BSc over five years. Unlike separate music and computer science degrees, this combines them so you apply computing tools to music creation and analysis. It suits students drawn to both fields equally who want deeper technical skills in each rather than choosing one.
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	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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