The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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Computer Science (BSc)

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Faculty:Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Computer Science
Course Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,617
International: $42,396
Scholarships:3
Careers:Software EngineerComputer and Information Systems ManagersCybersecurity Analyst

Description:

Students can apply scientific interests and capabilities to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Learn how to use and improve computers, from the basics of computing, such as data structures, databases, operating systems, software engineering, and numerical methods, through to specialized areas, such as computational intelligence, bioinformatics, computer graphics, and computer animation. The BSc program offers a major, honours, and minor in computer science.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade11 Physics 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
Honours Entry Requirements:
- Fourth-year standing in the Computer Science Major;


- This program requires a research project with an undergraduate honours thesis. The thesis proposal and a research supervisor must be approved by the department head; and


- Minimum grade average of 75% in all courses taken to date applicable to the Computer Science Major.


You must be a third-year student enrolled in full-time studies with a cumulative academic average of 70 per cent in order to qualify for co-op.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 09, 2021