Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science (Non-Thesis) offered by the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science is a course-based program that emphasizes practical and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in forward-thinking, data analysis, and information literacy to pursue professional opportunities.
Unique Program Features
- The program is designed for students who want to obtain broad knowledge of advanced topics in computer science without the requirement of completing a thesis;
- The School’s Faculty members conduct research in various areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning and vision, bioinformatics, systems research, computer science education, software engineering, programming languages, and foundations of computer science;
- The School is one of the leading teaching and research centres for computer science in Canada;
- The program offers an excellent preparation for the job market, though it is not recommended for students interested in eventually pursuing a Ph.D.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.2 CGPA out of a possible 4.0 CGPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MSc in Computer Science website
Department Contact
Graduate Program grad.cs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Computer%20Science%20(Non-Thesis)) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadlines - International | Application Deadlines - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
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FALL | September 15 | December 15 | January 15 |
WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.