Applied Computer Science (BACS)

    Applied Computer Science (BACS)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 28,437 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Applied Computer Science (BACS)

    About

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    • Overall average final grade of 70%
    • Academic math – final grade of min. 65%
    • Grade 12 English – final grade of min. 65%
    • 3 additional acceptable university-prep courses – final grade of min. 60%

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

    Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

    Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

    Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Test: Duolingo English Test

    Minimum score: Overall: 120

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

    Test: Academic

    Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Career

    Careers

    Choosing Applied Computer Science at Dalhousie opens you up to a world of opportunity and is key to finding effective solutions in a range of fields — from business and science to entertainment and medicine.

    Possible careers include:

    • Project Manager

    • Business Owner

    • Marketing Technologist

    • Data Analyst

    Future studies may include programs at the graduate level in applied computer science, computer science, and digital innovation. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,437 / year

    Applied Computer Science (BACS)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax