• MSc computer science at McGill University allows students to complete this course in 1.5 years.
  • Students must have to complete 45 credits successfully.
  • This program is offered in coursework and research-based.
  • They offer two M.Sc. programs - the Thesis and Non-Thesis.
  • The Non-Thesis program will be sometimes referred to as the Project option since it substitutes a project (and additional courses) for a thesis.
  • Both programs are designed to take between 1.5 and 2 years. The maximum allowable is 3 years.
  • Students begin in the Thesis program, and may switch to the Project option any time after their second semester.
  • Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. after the M.Sc. should follow the Thesis program rather than the Non-Thesis program.

  • Here is a brief summary of the requirements of the program require:

    • three full-time terms of residence
    • two seminar courses COMP 602 and 603
    • a total of at least 45 credits