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	U of T (Scarborough) Mathematics (regular and co-op) OUAC TXS Remove	McMaster Engineering I - Discovery Track OUAC MED Remove	Waterloo Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WMT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s (regular), high 80s (co-op)”	87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U Alternative Offers Alternative offer to another UTSC program; automatic consideration.	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 Mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes 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-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc	—
First-year intakewhere published	100	—	200
What you study	Mathematics	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering
What it is	You study pure and applied mathematics — algebra, calculus, geometry, and how to solve real problems with math. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want to test whether they prefer pure mathematics, data work, or applied roles in industry before committing to a specialization.	Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.	Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electronics, software, and artificial intelligence to design machines that think and act on their own. Unlike a traditional engineering program, this one requires you to complete paid work terms alternating with school, giving you real industry experience building the robots and automated systems you study in class. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to balance studies with work semesters.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics	engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	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 — Scarborough on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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