Computer Science (Data-centric Computing)
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Faculty: Science | Campus: St. John's |
| Department: Computer Science | Length: Four years |
| Co-op available: Yes | |
| Prospective students: Fill out our student inquiry form to receive updates from Memorial. | |
| Program website | University Calendar |
Data is essential in today’s industries, science and government, and data scientists are in high demand. Data plays a vital role in decision making in many areas such as social sciences, business, biomedical science, and government policy. Our Data-centric Computing stream will prepare students to deal with data at every step of the data processing cycle to transform data into useful information.
Admission requirements
New Memorial students
| Intake: Fall, winter or spring semesters | |
| Application deadline: Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by: March 1 for fall admission, Oct. 1 for winter admission and Feb. 1 for spring admission |
You cannot choose Computer Science as your major at the time of application to Memorial.
You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Science by indicating bachelor of science as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission.
Direct entry into the Faculty of Science from high school is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science for bachelor of science.
Sample first year
Admission into the computer science major requires the completion of university level courses. Wondering what courses you should take in your first year? Check out a sample program of suggested courses you need to complete before applying for the computer science major.
Admission to the major for current students
| Intake: Fall or winter semesters | |
| Application deadline: May 31 for fall admission and Aug. 31 for winter admission. Further details available below. |
Entry into the computer science major is competitive and selective. Selection is based on students' cumulative average in all courses across all subjects.
To be eligible for admission to the computer science major, you must complete the following 24 credit hours (8 courses):
- Computer Science 1001 and 1002, a minimum of 65% in both courses is required
- six credit hours in critical reading and writing (CRW) courses, including at least three credit hours in English courses
- Mathematics 1000 and 1001 (or 1090 and 1000)
- six credit hours in other courses
There are a limited number of spaces available. There is no minimum average grade that can guarantee acceptance as it depends on the grades of others who apply, but it is likely to be at least an 'A' average (80 per cent or higher).
Students who wish to major in computer science must submit a completed online application form on the Department of Computer Science website. The application form is available from March 1 to May 31 for students applying for fall admission, and from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31 for students applying for winter admission. Further details can be found on Department of Computer Science website.
Sample courses beyond first year
COMP 3202 - Introduction to Machine Learning
COMP 3401 - Introduction to Data Mining
COMP 4304 - Data Visualization
The Department of Computer Science has a full list of undergraduate courses on their website.
Career opportunities
A bachelor of science degree, with a major in data centric computing, prepares students for a variety of careers including:
- data analyst
- business analyst
- data mining specialist
- database administrator
Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.