Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Computer Science in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
35,796
(c. USD25,740.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science equips you with robust skills in algorithm analysis and design across procedural, object-oriented, and low-level programming languages, with opportunities to explore functional, parallel, and logical paradigms.
Recognizing the importance of practical learning, we emphasize extensive lab work to solidify your grasp of computing fundamentals.
As you progress, you'll choose specialized courses in diverse fields like internet computing, mobile app development, applied cryptography, and quantum computing.
You'll also develop essential teamwork abilities, project management skills, and time organization expertise.
Our program provides comprehensive exposure to both software and hardware components, offering deep insights into digital systems, microprocessors, and the crucial relationship between hardware and software.
While prior high school computer science knowledge is beneficial, our first-year courses ensure all students acquire the foundational skills needed.
For those interested in interdisciplinary studies, Computer Science is also available as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, allowing you to combine computing principles with complementary arts disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- Minimum admission range of high 70s.
- Competitive admission range of mid 80s.
- English at 60%.
- Advanced Functions at 60%.
- One of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics at 60%.
- Computer Science and Mathematics requires English, Advanced Functions, and Calculus & Vectors at 60%, and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 60%.
- Computer Science and Psychology requires English and Advanced Functions at 60%, and one of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology at 60%.
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 3.
- HL or SL Mathematics at 3.
- HL or SL Chemistry or Physics at 3.
- IB Minimum Score: 27.
- Computer Science and Psychology requires HL or SL English and Mathematics at 3, and one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 3. IB Minimum Score: 27.
- Computer Science and Mathematics requires HL or SL English and Mathematics at 3, and one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 3. IB Minimum Score: 26.
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component; Paper-based testing: 560 or higher.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 overall or higher.
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) - Overall score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
35,796