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Computer Science (B.Sc.)

Get advanced use of the latest science and digital technologies, with assistance from professors who are experts in their fields.

Learn how to create, manipulate, and speak the language of technology, all while gaining hands-on experience applying these skills in real-world scenarios. In Computer Science at Trent, you’ll develop a combination of knowledge and technical abilities as you explore everything from computer forensics, data mining, and web-application development, to graphics, AI, and programming. Small class sizes and our emphasis on career experience and hands-on learning mean you’ll have unique opportunities for mentorship and networking with Trent’s faculty of experts, as well as industry partners.

Career Experience:

  • Participate in a third-year internship and and earn 80-120 hours of on-the-job training and experience

  • Complete the fourth-year capstone course working directly with a real

  • business client to design an information system or software product

  • Join the Computer Science Society for opportunities to network with major tech hubs and compete at national Hackathon events

Career Paths:

  • Mobile App Developer

  • Database Administrator

  • Entrepreneur

  • Software Systems Developer

  • Network Systems Administrator

  • Data Scientist

  • Software Engineer

  • Computer Systems Analyst

  • Web Developer

Popular Courses:

  • Web Application Development

  • Computer Crime & Forensics

  • Intro to Data Science

  • Project Management

  • Multimedia and Design

  • Computer Networks

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Computer Security

  • Computer Graphics

  • Human-Computer Interaction

  • Data Mining

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

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