3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 74%“74% minimum average” | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” | 80–85%“80-85%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 83 | 27 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences | BiotechnologyChemistryElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | BiotechnologyComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary Studies |
| What it is | General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree. | Nanotechnology Engineering is the study of designing and building materials and devices at the molecular and atomic scale, combining chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Unlike a general engineering program, this one requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between classroom and industry jobs so you graduate with significant hands-on experience. It suits students strong in math and sciences who want practical engineering experience and are interested in how materials behave at extremely small scales. | You study how mechanical systems, computers, and biological science work together to solve medical problems, combining engineering design with biotechnology and programming. Unlike a single engineering degree, this double degree lets you earn two credentials in five years by integrating these three fields from the start rather than taking them separately. It suits students who want to design medical devices, prosthetics, or diagnostic equipment and are comfortable working across biology, mechanics, and software simultaneously. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | engineeringsoftware engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Concurrent Education: Science (BEd)77–87%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years)80–85%+
- Chemical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.