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Entry into the computing science post baccalaureate diploma is possible via

• Direct admission
• Internal transfer from within ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

Direct ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

Applicants should indicate their program interest by selecting Faculty of Applied Sciences, Post Baccalaureate Diploma as their first choice. On the application, students must identify themselves as a University Graduate Student category.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is competitive and based on the upper division (third and fourth year) performance in the prior bachelor's degree and a program Computing Related GPA (CRGPA). Applicants must have completed the following courses, or courses equivalent to them: MACM 101 and (CMPT 125, 129 or 135). The CRGPA is computed based on all courses equivalent to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV CMPT or MACM courses. Professional experience in a relevant work environment where English was the working language and a statement of interest may be taken into account.

Internal Transfer

Internal transfer allows degree holding students to transfer from within ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. Students interested in internal transfer will follow the outlined internal transfer requirements for Computing Science Major students. 

Students with a first degree from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV can apply for readmission or reactivation. Once admitted, the initial program status will be "Non-degree seeking." Students wishing to apply for program approval and declaration in a Post Baccalaureate Diploma must contact the department advisor for the intended major and provide a copy of the first undergraduate degree transcript for assessment of prerequisites if applicable.

Continuation Requirements

Students who do not maintain at least a 2.40 CGPA will be placed on probation within the School. Courses available to probationary students may be limited. Each term, these students must consult an advisor prior to enrollment and must achieve either a term 2.40 term GPA or an improved CGPA. Students who fail to do so may be removed from the program.

Reinstatement from probationary standing occurs when the CGPA improves to 2.40 or better and is maintained.

Additional Requirements

Students in the program must satisfy ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's general post baccalaureate diploma program requirements: /students/calendar/fees-and-regulations/credentials-offered/definitions.html#pbd.