MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 YEARS
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Mar 30
- Minimum GPA 7
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 200 | USD 17,822 |
Program Description
Program Description
- McMaster University offers MSc in Computer Science for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program available with both full-time and part-time options.
- The program focused on advancing knowledge in computational theory and practice through intensive computing research problems that involve scientific theory and engineering practice.
- The specialization courses in the Computer Science program are:
- Computer Systems and Software Quality
- Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
- Scientific Computing and Optimization
- Security, Privacy, and Data Analytics
- Theory and Methodologies of Computation
- In this program, students will deepen and focus their knowledge, develop the ability to work independently by conducting original research, and also develop their professional skills.
- The research advances state-of-the-art computer software and hardware design, theoretical foundations of computing, and systems development.
- Students enrolled in MSc programs are eligible to complete a co-op work term after completing 8 or 12 months of studies and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 20:1.
- The students have to complete 4 courses and write and defend a thesis that presents the results of an individual research project.
- McMaster’s Department of Computing and Software advances the field of computing through education and research and provides World-class athletic facilities to the students.
- Students may also apply for a PhD after completing this program which is of 4 years thesis program available in both full-time and part-time options.
- Faculty members are engaged in cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and areas such as health science, business and management, and other natural science and engineering disciplines.
- Master of Computer Science at McMaster University ranks 8th according to Maclean’s in Canada.
- The Faculty of Engineering offers a postgraduate degree program in Computer Science which helps in expanding the knowledge and skills of students they have acquired as a UG student.
- Job opportunities after MSc Computer Science are Database Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,145 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:- Students have to complete an honors bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, applied computing, applied mathematics, computer information systems.
- Students must have a B+ minimum average grade, based on a full-year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program.
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- The thesis master’s program includes many research projects and seminars.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required document:- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Academic or Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
