Computer Science: MSc, PhD
The School of Computer Science (SoCS) emphasizes both academic and applied research that can
contribute to future research, industry partnerships and government programs. Interaction with other
disciplines is encouraged and many faculty work with industry partners.
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Programs
The MSc in Computer Science is a
thesis-based, two-year program during
which students will complete five
courses, give a public seminar, conduct
research and successfully defend
a thesis. We also offer the option to
complete the MSc with a collaborative
specialization in Artificial Intelligence or
One Health.
The PhD in Computer Science is a
full-time, four-year program during which
students will complete the Technical and The University of Guelph consistently ranks as one of Canada’s top comprehensive
Communication Research Methodology universities. Graduate studies in the School of Computer Science will enable you to
engage in groundbreaking research in a collaborative and supportive department.
course and two additional graduate
courses. Students will also give two
public seminars, pass a qualifying exam,
■ A minimum average of 75% (B) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
conduct research and successfully
during the last four semesters of
defend a written dissertation at the final ■ Advanced Algorithms
oral examination. We also offer the option full-time study.
■ Data Analysis
to complete the PhD with a collaborative
Areas of Research ■ Cybersecurity
specialization in One Health.
■ Artificial Intelligence ■ eHealth Innovation
Admission Requirements ■ Cybersecurity
■ AI and Machine Learning
MSc: ■ Human Computer Interaction
■ Applicants require a four-year honours
■ Bioinformatics CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
degree in computer science, or in
another discipline with at least 10 ■ Applied Modelling and Theory ■ Data Engineering
courses related to computer science. ■ Hardware & Distributed Systems ■ Machine Learning
■ A minimum average of 75% during
■ Software Development
the last four semesters of full-time Faculty and Facilities
■ User Interface Analysis
undergraduate study. The School of Computer Science at
PhD:
U of G has professors that are at the Application Deadlines:
■ A recognized master’s degree in
cutting edge of their fields. We offer
computer science (or a closely related Fall Entry: June 1
discipline) that includes a thesis or a courses that cover a wide range of
Winter Entry: October 1
major independent project. topics and provide competitive financial
Spring Entry: February 1
incentives to eligible students.
Our students are highly coveted by
industry. They are leading software
CONTACT INFORMATION
development teams, providing
eHealth innovations (such as the Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Stacey Scott
widely acclaimed Iron Tracker mobile
graddir@[Link]
application) and working at the
Graduate Program Assistant:
cutting edge of data science and Jennifer Hughes
machine learning. csgradassist@[Link]