Bachelor of Science in Computing Science at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Computing Science is the study of both the theoretical and practical aspects of computation and its applications. It involves the systematic study of the algorithms that underlie the acquisition, representation, processing, storage, communication of—and access to—information of all kinds. It also involves the study of computing platforms and programming languages like C++ and Java.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematics and Computing Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Computer Programming and Problem Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Development and Software Engineering.

Career pathways

Career examples include systems analyst, computer programmer, computer game developer, IT consultant, website developer and software engineer or developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, one academic 12 science course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming) and two additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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