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Full	Queen's Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs OUAC QE ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Integrated Engineering OUAC BNG ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Engineering I - Discovery Track OUAC MED ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	90–97%“Low to mid- 90s”	87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U MHF4U	ENG4U (min. 70%) MHF4U (min. 70%) MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) SPH4U (min. 70%) +2 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 Mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published	800	—	—	—
What you study	Aerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science	General or Integrated Engineering	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering	Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it is	Smith Engineering's common first year means you take the same core courses as all engineering students — math, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals — before choosing a specialization like mechanical, civil, chemical, or aerospace engineering in second year. This delays your choice, letting you explore different engineering fields before committing. It suits students who know they want engineering but are unsure which branch fits them best.	You study the core principles and applications of engineering across multiple disciplines — mechanics, materials, electrical systems, and design — rather than specializing in one branch from the start. This program includes mandatory work terms integrated throughout your degree, giving you hands-on experience in engineering roles while you study. It suits students who want broad engineering foundations and real workplace experience before deciding on a specialization.	Engineering Science is a broad engineering program where you study math, physics, and engineering fundamentals before specializing in areas like aerospace, electrical, biotechnology, or general engineering. Unlike traditional engineering programs that lock you into one specialty from year one, this lets you explore multiple fields before choosing your focus. It suits students who are strong in math and science but unsure which engineering discipline fits them best, and who want optional paid work experience integrated into their degree.	Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineering	engineering	Applied to directly	engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Queen's University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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