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U of T (Scarborough)

Computer Science (regular and co-op)

OUAC TXC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording93–100%Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)80–83%Low 80s87–93%High 80s to low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SCH4U or SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published16520094
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isYou 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 theory and practice of computer programming, software design, and how to build applications and systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between school terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to combine hands-on coding skills with an understanding of how software works in actual business and technology settings.This program teaches you to design and build complex systems — often combining software, hardware, human behaviour, and business — that solve real-world problems. Unlike a traditional engineering program focused on one discipline, it blends computer science, design thinking, and management so you learn how systems work across multiple fields. It suits students who want engineering skills but prefer understanding how all the pieces fit together and spending time working in industry during their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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