Bachelor of Science - Computing Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 19,976 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
This degree is intended for those who want to work in the technology sector or pursue graduate studies. It consists of two years of general study followed by two years of concentrated computing studies.
Graduates are well prepared for a broad variety of employment opportunities, advanced degree study, and research positions.
Program structure
1st and 2nd year
- Computer Programming 1
- Computer Programming 2
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Data Structure, Algorithm Analysis and Design
- Mobile I
- Website Design and Development
- Programming Methods
- Software Architecture and Design
- Discrete Structures
- Statistics
3rd and 4th year
- Computer Network Security
- Computer Networks
- Operating Systems
- Human Computer Interaction
- Advance Web Design and Programming
- Database Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering
- Computer Science Project
Price
- Tuition — 8,861 CAD/semester (up to 12 credits)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Science majors have specific first year course requirements. It is strongly recommended that students become familiar with the prerequisite requirements for these courses before applying for admission. In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for courses in the first year courses in the BSc programs are as follows:
- Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ (or equivalent) or better
- Chemistry 11 (or equivalent)
- Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years
- Physics 11 (or equivalent)
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
