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Computer Science
Website: Department of Computer Science
The department publishes a Graduate Handbook, which describes in greater detail the graduate programs offered, the requirements and prerequisites for these programs, and potential financial assistance for students.
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Admission Requirements
- a 4 year undergraduate academic background in Computer Science
- a minimum TOEFL score of either 600 (paper) or 250 (computer)
- a minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Degree Requirements
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 30 credit units
- No residency requirement
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- a 4-year undergraduate academic background in Computer Science
- a minimum TOEFL score of either 600 (paper) or 250 (computer)
- a minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 15 credit units
- CMPT 990.0
- CMPT 880.3
- CMPT 994.0
- a residency requirement of 8 months
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Admission Requirements
- a 4-year undergraduate academic background in Computer Science
- a minimum TOEFL score of either 600 (paper) or 250 (computer)
- a minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 6 credit units including:
- CMPT 890.3. If a student has completed CMPT 880.3
or received for a similar graduate-level course in the topic of
research methodology as part of a previous degree, another 3 credit unit
course must be completed. Please consult the department for further
details.
- At least 3 additional credit units at the graduate-level, as approved by the department.
- CMPT 990.0
- CMPT 996.0
- qualifying examination
- comprehensive examination
- a residency requirement of 18 months
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 21 credit units
- CMPT 880.3 or CMPT 890.3
- CMPT 990.0
- CMPT 996.0
- Comprehensive exam
- Residency requirement of 18 months
