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3 programs, side by side

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Laurentian

Computer Science

OUAC LCS

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Algoma

Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year)

OUAC JFH

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Nipissing

Bachelor of Science (Liberal Science)

OUAC PLB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%65%“65%+”70%“Min. 70%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • two of MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 1 other grade 12 U/M math
  • 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 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/EAE4U
  • 2 of SCH4U, 4U Math (either MCV4U or MHF4U) or SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program you qualify for. Visit our
  • Undergraduate Alternative Offer website
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published———
What you study—Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isComputer Science is the study of how to design, build, and improve software and the systems that run it. You learn programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques that apply across industries. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you spend time applying what you learn in real jobs alongside classroom study, which sets it apart from a straight academic stream.You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.A Liberal Science degree lets you study physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences without committing to a single specialization. Unlike a focused science program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple science fields before choosing a direction or combining them in your final year. It suits students who are strong in science but unsure which branch appeals most, or who want a broad understanding of how different sciences connect.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoNipissing University on OUInfo

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