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	Trent Computer Science (BSc) OUAC RSC Remove	Ottawa Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years) OUAC OMC Remove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	75%	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended	ENG4U or FRA4U MCV4U or MHF4U One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.	Computer Science Computer Science with Software Engineering Computer Information Systems Applied Computing 70% minimum average. +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	200	21	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science Design Interdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology	Artificial Intelligence Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Software 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 design across multiple disciplines, blending computer science, visual and product design, and hands-on problem-solving. Unlike a single-discipline design program, this approach lets you explore how technology, creativity, and practical application intersect in real projects. It suits people who want to design solutions but aren't sure whether they lean toward coding, visual work, or engineering, and who learn best by doing.	Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo

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