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+ Add a program	McMaster Computer Science Co-op I OUAC MCC ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS ☆ Add to planRemove	Queen's Computing OUAC QD ☆ 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	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	83–87%“Mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 3 additional 4U/M courses
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	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	360	400
What you study	Computer Science	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation Technology
What it is	Computer Science Co-op is a four-year program in which you study the theory and practice of computing, programming, and problem-solving with code, alongside paid work terms in the field. The co-op requirement means you alternate between semesters of classes and semesters working at companies, giving you real workplace experience before graduation. This suits people who want to test out computing careers early and build a professional network while earning and learning.	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer software and systems. In the co-op stream, you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to build real-world coding skills early and explore whether they prefer software development, artificial intelligence, games, or other computing specializations while earning money.	Computing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	computer science	computer sciencesoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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