School of Advanced Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology - Optical Systems and Sensors (Co-op)

A joint collaboration between Algonquin College and Carleton University

Program Information

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology – Optical Systems and Sensors (BIT-OSS) Degree is a joint collaboration between Algonquin College and Carleton University; graduates of the program receive a Bachelor of Information Technology degree as well as a Photonics and Laser Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma.

The degree is designed to offer students programming centred around both a practical experience and a theoretical background. For more information about each of these unique collaborative degrees, applicants should visit bitdegree.ca

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Program Eligibility

For admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology – Optical Systems and Sensors program is at Carleton University, applicants should visit www.admissions.carleton.ca/requirements/. For details about the program, applicants should visit: www.bitdegree.ca.

Application Information

Application for admission to an Ontario University for Ontario Secondary School students:

For applicants presently registered full-time in an Ontario high school, this application is available only at Ontario high schools.

Application for admission to an Ontario University:

For applicants who wish to apply to an undergraduate program for full-time studies and who have never taken courses at Carleton University, this application is available online at www.ouac.on.ca and is used by all Canadian, permanent residents and all others who live in Canada.

Application for admission to an Ontario University – International applicants:

For non-Canadian applicants outside Canada who are applying to an undergraduate program for full-time studies, this application is available online at www.ouac.on.ca. Canadians outside the country use the 105D application.