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	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS Remove	U of T (St. George) Mathematical & Physical Sciences OUAC TPG Remove	Waterloo Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WPS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	ENG4U MCV4U Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
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	—	250
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Health Informatics	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Materials Science	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Materials Science
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 combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path.	Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	chemistry earth science mathematics physics statistics	chemistry earth science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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