Computational Science

Degrees offered

MSc
MSc (Co-operative)

Application deadline

No set deadline for Fall, Winter, and Spring admission

Departmental website

Why Computational Science at Memorial?

In designing the program, maximum flexibility has been sought. The program is offered in both thesis and non-thesis (project) versions, with a cooperative education (co-op) option available. Both full-time and part-time studies are possible. There are similar programs offered in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. A distinguishing characteristic of this program is the emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. Graduating students will have mastered a broader range of science and engineering than graduates from the more traditional, discipline-based programs.

Funding

Memorial University offers competitive funding packages to eligible Canadian and International graduate students. Below is an approximate value of funding packages recently offered to graduate students in Computational Science. For more information, refer to Fees and Funding.

MSc: $15,000

Tuition

We are proud to offer some of the lowest graduate tuition rates in Canada. The following are general program fees for graduate programs in Computational Science. For more information on special fees, continuance fees, and related charges, refer to Graduate Tuition and Cost of Living.

Program	Program fee per semester		# of semesters
Program	Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents	International Students	# of semesters
Master’s program
Plan A	$733	$953	6
Plan B	$486	$632	9

Duration (for full-time students)

2 years

Find a supervisor that meets your research needs

Visit the Computational Science program website for areas of research, or search Yaffle to find a supervisor you may wish to work with (for research programs).

Description of programs

The MSc program in Computational Science trains students in advanced computational techniques and in the application of these techniques to at least one scientific area, such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Physical Oceanography. Students can expect to gain knowledge and experience in:

state-of-the-art numerical methods
high performance computer architectures
use of software development tools for parallel and vector computers
graphics, visualization and multi-media tools
acquisition, processing and analysis of large experimental data sets

The Computational Science program is interdisciplinary, enriched by the expertise of faculty members in a range of academic units. Researchers in external organizations contribute by co-supervising students, providing placements for co-op students, providing computing resources and teaching some courses.

Minimum admission requirements

Bachelor's degree (second class honours) with a strong computational orientation, including a number of Computer Science courses
At the time of application, the student is expected to demonstrate his or her background in the field. For example, an undergraduate B.Sc. thesis which involved scientific computing would generally be acceptable, as would work experience which involved computing in a scientific environment.

Important Note: The information provided on this website is subject to change. The University Calendar is the final authority on university regulations.