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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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Brock

Computer Science

OUAC BG

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Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90%A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this77–80%High 70s80–83%Low 80s83–87%Mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non co-op program.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SCH4U or SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • To be considered for this program, a mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200400
What you studyComputer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation Technology
What it isComputer Science I is an introductory computer science program where you learn programming, algorithms, and core computational concepts. It differs from some other programs because it includes a mandatory co-op component, giving you paid work experience in tech roles alongside your studies. This program suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about whether computer science matches their strengths before committing to upper-year specializations.Computer Science at Brock is a four-year degree where you study programming, algorithms, software design, and computing theory. The co-op option means you alternate between semesters of study and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. It suits people who want technical depth and prefer learning through hands-on projects and industry internships.You study the theory and practice of computer programming, software design, and how to build applications and systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between school terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to combine hands-on coding skills with an understanding of how software works in actual business and technology settings.Computing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer sciencecomputer sciencesoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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