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MSc Computer Science (Data Science, Course-based) at University of Regina

University of Regina, Canada

Programme overview

The course-based Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science) is a full-time program focused on data-focused programming, the data science lifecycle, statistics and machine learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

30 credits of coursework covering applied machine learning, big data analytics, cloud computing and communicating data science projects, ending with a professionally focused seminar series and a capstone project. Co-op can be added with an 80% GPA and completed 800-level courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree in computer science with an overall average of at least 70% and a computer science average of at least 75%. University-wide graduate standard: a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a graduating average of at least 70% (2.67/4.00 for international credentials); admission is competitive. International applicants need proof of English proficiency unless exempt.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Graduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). The application portal opens in the first week of August for Fall, the first week of February for Winter and the first week of April for Spring/Summer, in the year before the start.

Undergraduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). Indigenous Education and Nursing do not admit to the spring/summer term; Bachelor of Social Work admits to the fall term only.

Faculty of Graduate Studies programmes without their own deadline: Spring/Summer March 1, Fall July 1, Winter November 1. Some programmes have their own deadlines, for example Aging Studies March 31, History March 31, Anthropology January 31 (Fall) and September 30 (Winter), English February 15 (Fall) and October 15 (Winter). Applications are made online through the application portal.

The graduate application fee is $125, paid online before documents can be uploaded.

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