3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 90–97%“Low to mid- 90s” | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 90%“A minimum of 90% 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 | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 99 | — |
| What you study | Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering | BiotechnologyGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMedical Technology | BiotechnologyChemical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering |
| 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 how to design and build medical devices, artificial organs, and diagnostic equipment by combining engineering principles with biology and healthcare technology. Unlike a straight engineering program, this co-op version alternates your school terms with paid work at hospitals, medical companies, and research labs, so you gain hands-on experience alongside your coursework. It suits students who want to solve real health problems through invention and are comfortable with heavy math and science. | You study how to apply engineering and chemistry to solve biological and medical problems, like designing artificial organs, improving drug delivery, or creating medical devices. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on the life sciences side of engineering from the start. The co-op option lets you work terms at hospitals, biotech companies, or medical device manufacturers alongside your courses. This suits you if you're interested in both the technical side of engineering and direct work in healthcare or biotechnology. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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