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Full	McMaster Computer Science I OUAC MC ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Engineering OUAC EE ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (St. George) TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering OUAC TEO ☆ Add to planRemove
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	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	90–97%“Low to mid 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page
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	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	165	850	—
What you study	Computer Science	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems	Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering	Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated 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.	You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.	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.	TrackOne is a first-year engineering program where you take core courses while exploring different engineering specializations before declaring your major. Unlike direct entry into a specific engineering stream, you delay choosing between chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and other branches until you've tried foundational material in each. It suits students drawn to engineering but uncertain which discipline fits them best, or who want to sample multiple fields before committing.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer sciencesoftware engineering	engineeringsoftware engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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