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Engineering

OUAC EE

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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 this90–97%Low to Mid-90s87–93%High 80s to Low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • One other Grade 12 U course
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • Admission is by selection and applications will be required to complete a mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition.
  • Individual selection may vary.
Usually closes before January 15
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-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published29850
What you studyElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMolecular Biology, BiochemistryArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it isYou study electrical engineering with a focus on how to apply it to medical devices and biological systems, like designing pacemakers or diagnostic equipment. This program is more specialized than general electrical engineering because it weaves in molecular biology and biochemistry so you understand the living systems your devices interact with. The co-op option lets you work in medical device companies or hospitals alongside your studies. It suits people who want engineering problem-solving but are drawn to healthcare applications.You study both computer science and business administration as integrated degrees, not separate majors. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms throughout your program, giving you applied experience in tech and business roles. It suits students who want technical depth and business acumen together, and who are willing to commit to a longer timeline that includes mandatory internships.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 itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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