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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.

Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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Algoma

Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)

OUAC JEA

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Lakehead

Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)

OUAC AG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%“Mid 80s”65%“65%+”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published400——
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyComputer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation Systems
What it isComputing 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.You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree.You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer sciencecomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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