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McMaster

Computer Science I

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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 this85%83–90%Mid- to high 80s85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Students who completed MHF4U but have not completed MCV4U can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during their first term.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
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
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published186020
What you studyComputer ScienceBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInterdisciplinary StudiesBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw & CriminologyManagement 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 business and law together over six years instead of doing them separately. The combined degree lets you take courses in both fields and finish with credentials in commerce and law, rather than choosing one path. It suits people who want to understand both how businesses operate and how legal systems regulate them, and who are considering careers that bridge business strategy, corporate law, or compliance.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.You study business and law together in one integrated six-year program instead of pursuing them separately. You earn qualifications in both commercial sciences and law (Juris Doctor), which means you graduate ready to work in business law, corporate strategy, or general legal practice without taking law school as a separate step afterward. This suits people drawn to both business management and the legal system who want a faster path to combining those fields professionally.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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