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 | 80% | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 83 | 85 |
| What you study | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysics | BiotechnologyChemistryElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyBusiness StudiesChemistry |
| What it is | You study both physics and electrical engineering over five years, earning two degrees and getting deep knowledge of how electricity, circuits, and electromagnetic systems work alongside the math and theory behind them. Unlike a single engineering degree, this double program gives you training in both the fundamental science and the applied engineering side. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at companies, which suits students who want real-world experience before graduation and are ready for a longer program. | 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 science and business together in one program, combining technical subjects like chemistry or biology with courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Unlike a regular science degree with a business minor added on, this program integrates both throughout, so you learn how science discoveries become commercial products. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work placements. This suits students who want a science background but also care about bringing ideas to market or running a company. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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