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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to High 80s80%87–93%High 80s to Low 90s80–87%Low to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Physics, SPH4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • No prerequisite below 70%:
  • ENG4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Engineering need to complete a mandatory supplemental application.
  • Access the Casper assessment
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Supplementary information/evaluation is optional
  • .
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published7588850450
What you studyBiological SciencesChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering
What it isYou study how to design systems and structures that protect the environment and manage natural resources — combining biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and earth science. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on water treatment, waste management, air quality, and land remediation. It suits students who want to solve real environmental problems with engineering tools and are willing to do mandatory work terms alongside their studies.Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option.Engineering at Western teaches you to design and build solutions to practical problems using mathematics, science, and materials. You choose a specialization like software, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, or study general engineering first before deciding. The program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classes and paid jobs with employers, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyengineeringsoftware engineeringengineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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