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Computing Science: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major or Honours

Thompson Rivers University

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Intake

Fall
Winter
Summer

Study Options

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Program Start Date

September, January, May
Campuses

Kamloops

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Length

120 Credits (4 years full-time; or varies part-time)
Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)

$5500 per year
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates

$1500 - $2000 per year
Credential Granted
- Bachelor's Degree
- University Course Transfer

Learning Method Option:

Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
Online: Program is fully delivered online
Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out TRU's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

TRU begins accepting applications on October 1.

Applications received prior to March 1 will be guaranteed an admission decision and an earlier registration date. This program will continue to accept applications until the start of each semester.

Verify details directly with TRU on the Undergraduate Admissions website.

Application Fee: $31.02 (domestic students); $100 (international students)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)

1. One of:

high school graduation or equivalent
mature student status (be at least 19 years old)

2. English

One of:

English Studies 12 (73%)
English First Peoples 12 (73%)
Out-of-province equivalent (73%)
TRU's ENGL 0600 (C+)
TRU's ENGL 0661 (C+)
TRU's ESAL 0570 (C+) and 0580 (C+)
Acceptable assessment result (for example: Accuplacer, LPI, TRU English Placement Test, TOEFL or IELTS)

Admission Advice

1. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called prerequisites) which are listed within TRU course description. Prerequisite = Course that must be successfully completed prior to registering in a given course. You may enter the program without having the prerequisites but you must complete the course prerequisite(s) before registering specific courses.

In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for the first-year courses in Science programs are as follows:

Major	Course Prerequisites
Biology (all majors) General Science Chemistry Chemical Biology Environmental Chemistry	Life Sciences 11 (C+), or Anatomy & Physiology 12 (C+) or equivalent Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 0500 or equivalent Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or equivalent, completed within the past 2 years Physics 11 or PHYS 1130 or equivalent
Computing Science Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Physics	Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 0500 or equivalent Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or equivalent, completed within the past 2 years Physics 11 or Physics 1130 or equivalent

2. If you are intending to complete a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, you should select your 1000- and 2000-level courses in consultation with an academic advisor to meet the basic requirements and the specific prerequisite requirements for your intended Major. Academic advisors can also recommend advising sessions and workshops that will help you with the course planning process.

3. After completing 30 credits, but before completing 60 credits (basically when you are enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Science program), you will be required to meet with the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Advisor and declare a Major. The BSc Advisor will help you select 3000- and 4000-level courses needed for your Major.

4. If you are transferring to TRU from another institution in BC, please check BC Transfer Guide to ensure that your courses will transfer.

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy TRU's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English and wish to enter academic programs without attending ESL courses, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores):

TOEFL iBT = score of 88 overall, with no section below 20
TOEFL paper-based = 570 overall, with a 4.5 on the TWE (Test of Written English)
TOEFL computer based = 230 overall, with 4.5 on Essay
IELTS = score of 6.5, with no bands below 6.0
MELAB = score of 81
CanTEST = score of 4.5 with no component below 4.0
CAEL = score of 70, with no subset below 60
Duolingo = score of 110 (accepted on a temporary basis, applicable to applications received before August 31, 2022)

Verify with the institution directly

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

TRU programs generally require BC high school graduation or equivalent. Exceptions to this requirement are shown in the program admission requirements.

You may have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you have completed:

the BC Adult Graduation (Adult Dogwood) diploma, or
the General Education Diploma (GED)

The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).

The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.

Out-of-Province

The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.

BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.

Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.

Mature Student

For admission purpose, mature students are defined as any applicant of at least 19 years of age who has not graduated from high school. Students classified as mature may have the grade-level admission requirement waived, for example grade 11, grade 12, etc., but they are still required to meet a program’s other admission requirements and all course pre-requisites.

The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.

International Student

For details on International Student Admission, please check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

TRU may establish categories for Special Admission where it is considered that previous training and/or work experience is adequate to provide a potential for success in the program. Applicants may possibly earn academic credits for life and work experience learning through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Please contact a TRU academic advisor for more details.

How to Apply

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