Master Of Science - Applied Computer Science - General

Academic Requirements

The Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) program is no longer accepting new applications. Current and accepted students will continue to receive full support to complete the program by 2028 under the written consent of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia.

1. Graduation from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program with an equivalent to minimum grade point average of 2.75 (B-) on a 4.0 scale.

• Students with lower GPAs can be considered for admission after a broad-based review of their overall academic profile and in combination with related work experience.
• 3-year degrees from India are considered equivalent to a 4-year degree if:
  • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better OR the awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

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2. Required documents include:

1. Attested or official transcripts, academic records, individual mark sheets showing all attempts, failures, and retakes, diplomas, degrees received from all post-secondary institutions. If the documents are not in English, a certified translation is required.
2. Proof of English Proficiency.
3. Copy of the information page on your valid passport or government issued Photo ID.
4. Resume (recommended).
5. Optional: Recommendation letters.
6. Optional: Official GRE test score results (FDU-Vancouver code 2818).

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

For the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) program, applicants whose first language is not English and do not qualify for an exemption must submit results from an acceptable English proficiency test. The following tests are accepted:

• IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
• TOEFL Overall 70, Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
• PTE Academic Overall 52, Listening 48, Reading 53, Speaking 46, Writing 60
• Duolingo 115 (No individual subscore below 115) – tested on or after July 1, 2024
• iTEP 4.0 (No band below 3.5, writing band 4.0 or higher)

Students who are exempt from English language tests for admission are still required to take the English Placement Test (EPT), unless they qualify for an EPT exemption. Those who score between 11 and 14 on the EPT will be placed in the Pre-Master Program (PMP): EPS 5099 or EPS 5089 Academic Writing Skills. Students who score 15 or higher will be placed into the appropriate EPS course, based on their program’s placement requirements.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.