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Laurentian

Computer Science – Game Design

OUAC LKS

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%73–77%“Mid 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published——
What you studyComputer GamesComputer ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isYou study the computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlylife sciencesphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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