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Full	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC Remove	McMaster Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Mechatronics & Biomedical Engineering OUAC MIR Remove	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–97%“Low to mid- 90s”	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027. Admission is by selection and applications will be required to complete a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath
First-year intakewhere published	—	165	—	360
What you study	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnology Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Entrepreneurship Information Systems	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Health Informatics
What it is	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.	You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.	You study the engineering and science behind medical devices and body systems — combining electrical, mechanical, and software engineering with biology and biochemistry. Unlike a pure engineering program, this integrated stream embeds health sciences throughout, so you're designing with biological function in mind from day one. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms at hospitals, manufacturers, or research labs. This suits students who want to build real medical technology rather than study engineering or biology alone.	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer software and systems. In the co-op stream, you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to build real-world coding skills early and explore whether they prefer software development, artificial intelligence, games, or other computing specializations while earning money.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	computer science software engineering	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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