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Waterloo

Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WCS

Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • One other Grade 12 U course
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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-opAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath
First-year intakewhere published360
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics
What it isYou 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 itcomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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