Undergraduate Applicants
Entrepreneurship - Innovation - Creativity - Excitement
This is the vocabulary of the new era in computing at Queen's. The School of Computing's dynamic degree programs will stretch your imagination, challenge your assumptions and give you an edge in any career you choose. Opt for a computing science concentration or explore our specialized programs.
Computer Science
The program in Computer Science introduces students to the science and the principles that underlie all of computing. It provides a broad training with the opportunity to focus on specific areas like artificial intelligence, the theory of computing, programming languages, computer systems and human-computer interaction.
More...Biomedical Computing
Bring together the power, speed and problem-solving abilities of today's computing with the most advanced investigative techniques of the life sciences, and the possibilities for improving human health are endless. Queen's is currently the only Canadian university to offer a program in Biomedical Computing, one of the most promising fields in the post-Human Genome era of health research.
More...Cognitive Science
If computers can play chess, could they diagnose illnesses one day? Or maybe even write symphonies? These are questions to explore in the Cognitive Science program. Drawing from principles of psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience and computing, the program takes the science of mind and thought to a new level. Cognitive scientists are probing the concept of intelligence in humans and animals in order to program "intelligent" computers capable not only of doing complex tasks, but of thinking complex thoughts.
More...Computing and the Creative Arts
This innovative new program is aimed at students with interests and abilities in both Computing and the Arts. You'll do advanced courses in Art, Drama, Film, or Music, plus a solid concentration in Computer Science and Mathematics. Fill out your program with electives in other Arts areas and interdisciplinary courses of all kinds. Graduates can expect to work in the entertainment industry, in art galleries and museums, in multimedia design and production, and developing the next generation of software for the Arts.
More...Software Design
Software Design is the art and science of computer software architecture, analysis and evolution. Based solidly on the mathematics of formal methods, the Software Design program is for those destined to carry the capabilities of computer systems beyond the current limits and into the future. Graduates of the Software Design program become the software architects, designers and entrepreneurs that drive the software revolution.
More...Medial Programs
Computing touches every facet of our lives and has a profound influence on other disciplines. Knowledge of computing gives a person a distinct advantage in any career and helps prepare them for life in the 21st century. The medial programs offered by the School of Computing allow students to obtain a personalized degree by combining computing with any other subject from the arts or the sciences.
More...The Dual Degree Option
Graduating with one Queen's degree puts you ahead of the crowd, but graduating with two takes you leaps and bounds beyond the competition. In a unique alternative to the conventional undergraduate education, Queen's allows students to be registered in two different degree programs in two faculties or schools at the same time. So students in the School of Computing can simultaneously pursue degrees in disciplines such as engineering, commerce or the health sciences, making them even more attractive candidates to employers. As long as students choose two programs that are sufficiently distinct, they can decide to extend their time at Queen's in the interest of completing the ultimate in a well-rounded education.
Teaching Computing - Concurrent Education Option
If you are interested in teaching computing then Queen's offers you the option of a concurrent education program. Candidates in the program complete Education courses concurrently with their Arts and Science courses. Concurrent degrees normally are B.A./B.Ed., B.A.(Honours)/B.Ed., B.Sc./B.Ed., and B.Sc.(Honours)/ B.Ed. Students may complete only a B.A. minor or medial in Computing or a B.Sc.H. medial with an approved second program.
With the strong field-centered orientation of the Education components, the Concurrent program has the advantages of clarifying vocational interest, sharpening awareness of issues inherent in teaching and learning, and achieving better integration of academic and professional studies. From the initial year candidates are provided with in-school experiences that form the basis of theoretical studies. The Education portion of the program is developmental in nature, culminating in sixteen weeks of teaching practicum in the final year.
Co-op, Queen's Style
For some students, four years is a long time to go without trying out some of their skills in the real world. Other students want a chance to test drive their career choice to see if it's really right for them. And many students are looking for ways to boost their resumes, earn good salaries and make valuable industry contacts before they graduate. There are a lot of good reasons to take advantage of the Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP), especially for students seeking work in the fast-paced, always changing computing industry.
Queen's internship option is not your typical co-op program. Instead of interrupting your studies with several short work terms, QUIP offers 12-to 16-month placements after second or third year that give students more time to experience the workplace and establish strong contacts. Employers are more willing to invest in training and supervision with a longer work term, and students often have the opportunity to manage significant projects. Almost 600 interns have been placed since the program began in 1989, many with Canada's leading high-tech companies.
Careers in Computing
With a Bachelor of Computing degree from Queen's a wide range of careers are available to you in such fields as software research and development; graphics, visual effects and multimedia; pharmaceutical technology; biotechnology; Internet security/privacy; electronic commerce; virtual reality/telepresence; computational biology and medical informatics. Once you are a student at Queens, Career Services can help you find the best career as well as find a job.
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Information regarding admission to programs in Computing.