Master of Science in Computer Science

About this programme

The University of Lethbridge offers a high-quality Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science program that provides students a chance to build on their computer science knowledge and delve further into areas that interest them. This thesis-based program trains and supports students as they carry out novel research and refine their writing and critical thinking skills. Students are supervised and mentored by faculty members with world-class expertise in a variety of areas in computer science, including algorithms, systems, and computational intelligence. Competitive funding packages are available, including teaching assistantship opportunities. Students can also take advantage of our Co-operative Education program while completing their MSc in Computer Science, giving them exposure to the many companies who hire computer science students. Educational background/courses pertinent for admission consideration: A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 20 courses. Ideally, the student's degree program should have at least nine 3000-level Computer Science courses (including Data Structures and Programming Languages), and at least 2 4000-level Computer Science courses. Strong programming skills are also an asset! Students are required to complete courses (below), a Thesis, and a Thesis Oral Defence. Students develop their programs in consultation with their supervisors. Note: Students must complete at least two separate Computer Science Series courses for the major, as identified by the course number (e.g