2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 82%“A minimum of 82% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringMechanical Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical Engineering |
| What it is | You study the design, building, and testing of cars and other vehicles, combining mechanical engineering with hands-on automotive know-how. Unlike a general mechanical engineering program, this focuses specifically on vehicle systems like engines, transmissions, and chassis. The co-op requirement means you work semesters in automotive companies alongside your classroom learning. It suits people who want engineering depth but prefer learning through real projects and industry experience rather than pure theory. | You study mechanical engineering and computer science together over five years, combining courses in machine design, systems, and programming. Unlike separate degrees in each field, you learn how they integrate — for instance, designing machines controlled by software. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms in engineering or tech companies. This suits people drawn to both the physical and computational sides of building things. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.