Overview
The Honours Computer Science program at McMaster University offers courses designed to develop students into highly knowledgeable and skilled systems analysts, database specialists, software developers, and system administrators.
Additionally, it prepares students for an accelerated master's degree. The program is built around three core areas: computing fundamentals, software design, and systems. Students are trained in modern systems-oriented topics such as distributed networks, secure, high-performance, and web-based systems.
Career Paths
- Computer Science graduates find employment in a wide variety of industries, from large companies in banking, insurance, retail, and software, through to medium sized-firms, but also start-ups. Graduate school is also an option for those who want to further deepen their understanding of computing.
- Initial positions for computer science graduates often have titles such as programmer, programmer/analyst, analyst, or web developer. Entrepreneurial students can get help with their start-ups through some courses and The Forge, affiliated with McMaster. IP generated by students is owned by the students at McMaster.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Science Practice and Experience: Software Development
- Principles of Programming
- Computer Science Practice & Experience: Basic Concepts
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics with Applications
- Computer Architecture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences View 260 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- American Curriculum High School applications are reviewed for admission based on McMaster’s own calculation of the admission average. McMaster’s calculations of the admission averages may vary from those used at other institutions.
- IB: 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE; Math SL or HL will be accepted
Tuition Fee
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International
56220 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1874 CAD per credit during 48 months. -
National
9510 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 317 CAD per credit during 48 months.
Ontario students:$303.6 per unit
Living costs for Hamilton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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