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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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Ontario Tech

Data Science (Co-op)

OUAC DMO

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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 this83–87%Mid-80s87–90%A minimum of high-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 2 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • *Completion of all 3 sciences is strongly recommended.
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 onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • An online
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published14065
What you studyComputer ScienceComputer ScienceBiologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesInterdisciplinary Studies
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.You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large sets of data using computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The Co-op version requires you to complete paid work terms at companies throughout your degree, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to lead data projects or work in strategy rather than focus purely on technical analysis.Honours Integrated Science teaches you how different sciences connect and overlap rather than studying them in separate boxes. You'll take courses across biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and environmental studies, learning how they relate to real problems instead of treating each discipline independently. This suits students who want a flexible foundation in science and aren't certain yet which single specialization they'll pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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