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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 87–90%“A minimum of high-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 65 | 30 |
| What you study | Computer Science | BiologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesInterdisciplinary Studies | AccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry |
| What it is | Computer 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. | 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. | You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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