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Algoma

Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)

OUAC JEA

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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%“65%+”80–87%“Low to mid 80s”80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published—500—
What you studyComputer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement
What it isYou 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.Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate.You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecomputer sciencecomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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