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	McMaster Computer Science I OUAC MC Remove	TMU Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available) OUAC STR Remove	Western Engineering OUAC EE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
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	85–90%“85-90%”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Physics (SPH4U) Chemistry (SCH4U)	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application. Access the Casper assessment Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	125	850
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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.	Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electrical circuits, and computer control into one program. You learn to design and build machines that think and respond — robots, automated factories, smart devices — by integrating mechanics, electronics, and software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies using these skills, so you graduate with real industry experience.	Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	engineering software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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