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Full	Waterloo Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WMT ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years) OUAC OEC ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Engineering OUAC EE ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”	80–85%“80-85%”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	87–93%“High 80s to Low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
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 +3 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Chemistry, SCH4U Physics, SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes 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 only	Marks only	Yes 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
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	63	—	850
What you study	Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering	General or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical EngineeringMedical Technology	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement	Artificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering
What it is	Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electronics, software, and artificial intelligence to design machines that think and act on their own. Unlike a traditional engineering program, this one requires you to complete paid work terms alternating with school, giving you real industry experience building the robots and automated systems you study in class. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to balance studies with work semesters.	You study the engineering principles behind medical devices and equipment, combining mechanical engineering with biology and healthcare applications. Unlike pure mechanical engineering, this program integrates biomedical sciences so you design systems that work inside or on the human body. It suits students interested in engineering who also want to apply their skills directly to medicine and health technology, with mandatory paid work terms built into the degree.	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	computer science	engineeringsoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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