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	Trent Computer Science (BSc) OUAC RSC Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Ontario Tech Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) OUAC DCN Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	73–77%“Mid 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60% Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Co-op), BEng&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	200	—	500
What you study	Computer Science	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Artificial Intelligence General or Integrated Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering
What it is	Computer Science at Trent is a degree in programming, algorithms, and how computers work at a fundamental level. You learn to write code, solve computational problems, and understand the theory behind software and systems. This is a traditional academic program rather than a work-integrated or professional track, so it suits students who want a broad foundation in computing before deciding on a career direction.	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.	Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) teaches you how to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems, from engines to robots. Unlike the standard degree, you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving skills and a clearer sense of what engineering work actually involves.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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