BSc (Honours) Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

Develop the skills to design intelligent systems and build a strong foundation in computer science, exploring machine learning, data analytics, robotics and intelligent software. The Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) specialization prepares you to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for complex, evolving challenges. Build a strong foundation in computer science while gaining expertise in machine learning, intelligent systems, data analytics and AI algorithms.

What you will study

You can enhance their Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) degree through our five-year co-op option, or by completing an Honours Thesis project with a faculty advisor.

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: AI developer, Application developer, Computer programmer, Computer vision and medical imaging, Data analyst, Game programmer, Software developer, Software engineer, Systems analyst, Technical support analyst.

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Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required. It is recommended that all three MCV4U, ICS4U and SPH4U be taken. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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