Graduate Programs
Graduate Sessions
Have questions about a graduate program? The Faculty offers information sessions for the following prorams:
- Master of Applied Computer Science
- Master of Digital Innovation
- PhD
- Master of Computer Science
If you have specific questions related to your application, you can have your questions addressed at one of our Drop-In Q&A Sessions.
Computer science permeates nearly all human endeavours, from business and science to entertainment and medicine. You’ll work alongside award-winning professors whose expertise is extensive and varied in several areas, including:
- Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization & Graphics
- Systems, Networks & Security
- Algorithms & Bioinformatics
- Computer Science Education
Our flexible and multidisciplinary computer science graduate program options allow you to combine your studies in unique ways that meet your academic and personal interests, as well as your future career goals. The Faculty of Computer Science offers two research-focused degree programs (Master of Computer Science and PhD in Computer Science), an interdisciplinary program (Master of Digital Innovation), as well as an applied program offering three degree stream options (Master of Applied Computer Science).
No matter where you are in your graduate education, the Faculty of Computer Science has a program that suits your current level of expertise.
Conduct innovative and important research in the field of computer science in Dal’s PhD Computer Science.
Gain the skills you need to become a great software professional in Dal’s Master Applied Computer Science.
Build your career at the intersection of business and technology in Dal’s Master of Digital Innovation.
Join a community of researchers in computational biology and bioinformatics in Dal’s Master of Science, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics.
Of our graduates stay in Canada after graduation.
Is an average starting salary upon graduating with 10% earning $95,000+.
Of our graduates stay in Nova Scotia.