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Waterloo

Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WCS

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Algoma

Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)

OUAC JEA

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Carleton

Mathematics – Honours (4 years)

OUAC CMA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”65%“65%+”78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
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
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
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		Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath——
First-year intakewhere published360——
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth InformaticsComputer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics
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.You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree.An Honours Mathematics degree means you study pure and applied mathematics at depth over four years, with required courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based theory. Unlike a general math program, this honours stream demands rigorous mathematical reasoning and includes optional specializations through electives in computer science, physics, statistics, or economics. It suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want a foundation for graduate studies or technical careers.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecomputer sciencemathematicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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