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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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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 this80–87%Low to Mid-80s83–87%Mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U
  • 3 additional 4 U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • 2 additional 4U/M course
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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published100
What you studyComputer ScienceAstronomyBiotechnologyChemistryMathematicsAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer Science
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.This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.This program combines science study with teacher education, so you earn qualifications to teach science in secondary school while completing your degree. Unlike a regular science degree followed by teacher training, you work toward both goals at the same time, with coursework in science disciplines alongside education theory and practice teaching. It suits students who know they want to teach and want to study science deeply rather than broadly.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencechemistryphysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by averageNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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