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Algoma

Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)

OUAC JEA

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York

Cybersecurity (BA - Co-op available)

OUAC YPX

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%“65%+”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published—40
What you studyComputer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
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.This program teaches you how to protect computer systems and networks from attack and theft. You study computer science fundamentals, artificial intelligence, and software engineering together, learning both how systems work and how to defend them. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at companies, giving you real-world security experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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