2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–90%“Mid- to High 80s” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 75 | 15 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental Studies | Chemical EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary Studies |
| What it is | You 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. | This double degree program combines chemical engineering and computer science over five years. You study how to design chemical processes and systems alongside programming, software development, and computing theory — giving you expertise in both fields rather than choosing one. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at engineering firms. It suits students who want a broader technical foundation and don't mind the longer timeline and work-study schedule. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Chemical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Science80–87%+
- Geological Engineering (Co-op Only)83–90%+
- Génie civil et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Concurrent Education/Science83–87%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.