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	TMU Computer Science (Co-op Available) OUAC SAB Remove	Ottawa Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years) OUAC OMC Remove	Brock Game Design OUAC BGD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75-80%”	75%	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Physics (SPH4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) Either Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (preferred) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)	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.	ENG4U Recommended subjects: 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published	—	21	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science Design Interdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology	Cinematics & Photography Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Design
What it is	You study the theory and practice of computer programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. This program lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience while you learn. It suits people who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are comfortable juggling work and study schedules.	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.	You study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo

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