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The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science prepares you to thrive in the exciting tech sector. You will be able to design and develop complex software and maintain the systems that underpin modern life.

Applied Computer Science: Bachelor of Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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1. English12 (67%) or equivalent
2. Minimum of 60.0 credits of post-secondary education in Computing from a recognized institution, which consists of:
    - 6.0 credits of English or communications
    - 6.0 credits of math, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in discrete math
    - 3.0 credits of statistics
3. 27.0 credits of computing, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in each of the following seven courses:
    - Algorithms and data structures
    - Computer architecture
    - Database
    - Data communications and networking
    - Object-oriented programming
    - Procedural programming
    - Systems analysis and design
4. Acceptance into the following options is subject to the following requirements:
    - Games Development Option requires familiarity with C++.
    - Network Security
5. Development Option requires familiarity with C.
6. 18.0 of general education and/or other computing courses

Note: The BScACS Program Head will assess the equivalency of credits obtained from other institutions to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.

1. Applicants must have a pre-assessment with the program area to identify pre-entry courses and have their work experience reviewed and assessed prior to applying. Email the completed Pre-entry Assessment Request form along with your resume and official sealed transcript(s) to the program coordinator. You can apply once you have completed any necessary pre-entry courses. A completed pre-entry assessment document from the program area must be uploaded with your application.


1. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

2. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS) is a two year degree completion program, meant to be taken after two years of post-secondary education in computing. External applicants will apply based on the pre-entry assessment. BCIT CST Diploma Graduates who graduated in the last five (5) years may apply directly to the program at bcit.ca/apply without a pre-entry or departmental assessment. CIT and FSWD Diploma Graduates will apply based on the pre-entry assessment.

Applied Computer Science: Bachelor of Science

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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