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	Laurier (Waterloo) Chemistry (BSc) OUAC UHC Remove	Ontario Tech Computer Science OUAC DSD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Chemistry at 70% Calculus and Vectors at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses. A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published	—	140
What you study	Chemistry	Chemistry
What it is	You study the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and reactions: how substances interact, break down, and transform. Unlike a general science degree, this is a focused program in chemistry alone, and includes a mandatory co-op term where you work in a lab or industry setting. It suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and want practical experience alongside theory before entering chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical careers.	Computer Science is the study of how to design, build, and understand software and computer systems. At Ontario Tech, you can choose between a straight science degree or combine it with management courses, which prepares you for roles where you lead tech projects or teams. The program includes a co-op component, giving you paid work terms at companies alongside your classes, which suits students who want real experience before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry	computer science software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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