The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of TWO graduate courses*, successful completion of the qualifying process and original research leading to a successfully defended Ph.D. thesis. Ph.D. students are normally accepted with funding, which is guaranteed for a minimum of FOUR years, subject to successful completion of the milestones of the PhD program. Funding is available for a FIFTH year following review of progress by the graduate committee.
- Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Data Management, Warehousing and Analytics
- Mobile Computing
- Machine Learning
- Genetic Algorithms and Programming
- Fundamentals of Computational Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Natural Language Processing
- Autonomous Robotics
- Machine learning for Big Data
- Human Factors in On-Line Information Systems
- Advanced Computer Animation
- Ubiquitous Computing
- Human Computer Interaction
- Parallel Computing
- Advanced Topics in Networks
- Network Design and Management
- Advanced Topics in Network Security
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Algorithms in Bioinformatics
- Directed Studies
- Doctoral Directed Studies
- Special Graduate Topics in Computer Science
- Research Seminar in Computer Science
- Research Project in Computer Science
- Directed Doctoral Research Project
- Doctoral Thesis
Requirements
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Students for whom English is not their first language and who did not complete their previous degree at an English-speaking university will need to submit proof of English language proficiency.TOEFL iBT 92, TOEFL PB 580, IELTS 7
- Pay $100 application fee
- An official academic transcript for each post-secondary institution attended, sent directly from the host university in a sealed envelope (a notarized translation is also required for each non-English transcriptin addition to an original transcript sent directly from the host university in a sealed envelope). Notarized copies will not be accepted.
- Two academic reference letters, either through the electronic reference system in the online application or by paper
- If you plan to self-fund your studies, please include an original teller stamped or equivalent bank statement showing that you have sufficient funds for your full program fees plus $1200 per month for the full term of your studies.
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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Scholarships
- Bursaries
- Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships
- Eliza Ritchie Doctoral Scholarship for Women
- The President's Awards
- Phi Kappa Pi Joe Ghiz Memorial Award
- Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship
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