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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USPH4U | 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 | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 75 | — |
| What you study | ArchitectureBuildingDesign | Mechanical EngineeringMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine |
| What it is | You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility. | This program combines mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, so you study how to design and build machines and devices used in medicine and healthcare — from artificial joints to diagnostic equipment. Unlike a straight mechanical engineering degree, you focus on the intersection of mechanics and biology. It suits students who want engineering problem-solving skills but are drawn to healthcare and want to see their work help people directly. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Architectural Engineering (Co-op only)83–90%+
- International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design83–90%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years)80–85%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Paramedicine (Joint Program with Centennial College)80–83%+
- Biomedical Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
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.