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+ Add a program	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Data Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences OUAC BSA ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Data Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics OUAC BFA ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	77–80%“High 70s”	77–80%“High 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
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	ENG4U Two 4U maths (min. 75% in each) Alternative Offers You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.	ENG4U Two 4U math (min. 75% in each) Alternative Offers You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes 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	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	360	—	—
What you study	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceFinanceInformation Systems	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceFinanceInformation Systems
What it is	You 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.	This program teaches you to extract useful information from large datasets using mathematics, programming, and statistics. You'll study how to build and use artificial intelligence models, manage data systems, and apply these skills to real business and financial problems. The co-op component means you'll work in relevant jobs during your studies, alternating with classroom learning. It suits people who enjoy both math and problem-solving and want practical experience applying these skills before graduation.	You study how to use data and statistical tools to solve problems in finance and banking. The program combines computer science, mathematics, and finance, so you learn to build models and analyze trends rather than just learning finance theory or coding separately. It includes paid work terms with employers, giving you real experience before you graduate. This suits people who want a technical, analytical career in financial institutions or companies that rely on data to make decisions.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo

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