Joint Program (3+1+1) in Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
ϳԹ and Northeastern University
Overview
A student who successfully completes this program of study, will be awarded a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering by Northeastern University (NEU), and either a Master of Computer Science or a Master of Applied Computer Science by (DAL), Halifax, Canada.
- Phase 1
- begins with three years of study at the Sino-Dutch School of Biomedical and Information Engineering at NEU.
- concludes with one year of study at DAL.
- Admission to the DAL portion of Phase 1 requires:
- successful completion of the prescribed curriculum at NEU
- a GPA of at least 3.3 on the DAL scale computed on selected NEU courses
- a satisfactory English proficiency score for undergraduate admission
- On successful completion of Phase 1, a student will be awarded a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering by NEU, and will be admitted to Phase 2 of the program provided he or she
- obtains a GPA of at least 3.3 in Phase 1, computed on selected NEU courses and all DAL courses
- Phase 2 of the program consists of one or more years of study and research at DAL
Phase 1 at NEU – Years 1 to 3
Taught at NEU - Years 1, 2 and 3 | ||||
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Semester | Course No. | Course Name | Credits | GPA |
1 | 070311010 | Human Anatomy | 4 | |
B070321010 | Intro to computer (1) | 4 | U | |
B070400041 | Intensive English (1) | 3 | U | |
B070500010 | Field of Study Overview and Professional Development | 1.5 | ||
B150100013 | Advanced Mathematics (1) (bilingual) | 5 | U | |
B161500020 | Moral Education & Law Basis | 3 | ||
B170100281 | College English (1) | 4 | U | |
B180100221 | P.E. (1) | 1.75 | ||
B240100030 | Mental Health Education for University Students | 1.5 | ||
2 | B070312010 | Pathophysiology | 3 | |
B070321060 | C++ Programming | 4 | U | |
B070400042 | Intensive English (2) | 3 | U | |
B150100014 | Advanced Mathematics (2) (Bilingual) | 5.5 | U | |
B150100050 | Linear Algebra | 3 | U | |
B150200051 | College Physics (Bilingual) (1) | 4.25 | U | |
B161100010 | The Modern and Contemporary History of China | 2 | ||
B161500034 | Current Situation & Policy of China (1) | 1.5 | ||
B170100282 | College English(2) | 4 | U | |
B180100222 | P.E. (2) | 1.75 | ||
3 | B070200110 | Mathematica language | 2 | U |
B070200220 | Computer Graphics and Visualization | 3 | U | |
B070400021 | Specialty English (1) | 2 | U | |
B070400090 | Knowledge and Skills of Innovation & Enterprising | 2 | ||
B131600010 | Circuit Principles (1) | 5 | U | |
B150100080 | Complex Function & Integral Transform | 2.5 | U | |
B150200031 | College Physics Experiment (1) | 2 | U | |
B150200052 | College Physics (Bilingual) (2) | 4.25 | U | |
B161200010 | Basic Principles of Marxism | 3 | ||
B170100283 | College English (3) | 4 | U | |
B180100223 | P.E. (3) | 1.75 | ||
4 | B070120111 | Signals and Systems | 4 | U |
B070200050 | DigitalImageProcessingandAnalysis | 4 | U | |
B070322010 | Data Structure | 3 | U | |
B070400022 | Specialty English (2) | 2 | U | |
B131100010 | Analog Electronics Technology Basis | 4 | U | |
B131400012 | Electrical and Electronic Technology Experiment (Analog Electronics) | 2 | U | |
B150100070 | Probability and Statistics | 3.5 | U | |
B150200032 | College Physics Experiment (2) | 1.5 | U | |
B161500035 | Current Situation & Policy of China (2) | 0.5 | ||
B170100284 | College English (4) | 4 | U | |
B180100224 | P.E. (4) | 1.75 | ||
B210100010 | Military Theory | 2.25 | ||
5 | B070120210 | Digital Signal Processing | 4 | U,G |
B070120300 | Computer Principles and Application | 3 | U,G | |
B070322020 | Database Principles | 3 | U,G | |
B070322081 | Operating Systems | 3 | U,G | |
B070322090 | Telecommunications & Network | 3 | U,G | |
B131100040 | Fundamental Digital Electronic Technique (1) | 3.5 | U,G | |
B131400013 | Electrical and Electronic Technology Experiment (Digital Electronics) | 2 | U,G | |
B161300010 | Introduction to Maoism and Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics | 6 | ||
6 | B070120400 | Principle and application of Single-chip computer | 3.5 | G |
B070120600 | Embedded System Technology | 3 | G | |
B070130110 | Biomedical Electronics and instrument | 4 | ||
B070200041 | Medical Imaging Technology and systems | 4 | ||
B070322070 | Software Engineering | 3 | G | |
Neusoft Practical Training Scheme 1.3 | ||||
Electives as required by NEU |
Phase 1 at DAL – Year 4
Course No. | Course Name | Notes |
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CSCI 2100 | Communication Skills: Oral and Written | |
CSCI 2112 | Discrete Structures I | |
CSCI 3110 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms I | 1 |
CSCI 3136 | Principles of Programming Languages | 1 |
CSCI 4192 | Directed Studies | 1,2 |
CSCI 8873 | Honours Thesis | 1 |
2 x Computer Science electives at 3000 level or above 3 x Computer Science electives at 4000 level or above |
1,2 |
Notes
- Must be taken in term 7 (Fall term of year 4 of the program).
- If a computer science course requires any of the following courses as a prerequisite, that prerequisite will be waived: CSCI 1100, CSCI 1101, MATH 1000, MATH 1010, CSCI 2110, CSCI 2121, CSCI 2132, CSCI 2141, STAT 2060, MATH 2030, CSCI 3120, CSCI 3130, CSCI 3171.
- None of the following courses may be chosen as an elective: CSCI 1100, CSCI 1101, MATH 1000, MATH 1010, CSCI 2110, CSCI 2121, CSCI 2132, CSCI 2141, STAT 2060, MATH 2030, CSCI 3120, CSCI 3130, CSCI 3171.
Phase 2 at DAL – Years 5+
The Master of Computer Science (MCS) and Master of Applied Computer Scienc (MACS) programs may both require more than one year to complete, depending on the progress of research.
Master of Computer Science |
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CSCI 9000: Master's Thesis |
4 x CS electives(60XX)* |
Master of Applied Computer Science |
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CSCI 7001: Research Project in Computer Science |
8 x CS electives(60XX)* |
* If a computer science course requires the ϳԹWriting Requirement or any of the following courses as a prerequisite, that prerequisite will be waived: CSCI 1100, CSCI 1101, MATH 1000, MATH 1010, CSCI 2110, CSCI 2112, CSCI 2121, CSCI 2132, STAT 2060, MATH 2030, CSCI 3120, CSCI 3130, CSCI 3121, CSCI 3171.
GPA Calculation for admission to DAL
- Maximum GPA on the DAL scale is 4.3
- Each NEU course mark is converted to a DAL GPA according to to the table below.
- GPA for admission to Phase 1 Year 4 at DAL is the average GPA of the courses marked U in the "GPA" column of the appropriate table of NEU courses above, weighted by credit value.
- GPA for admission to Phase 2 is the average GPA of the courses marked G in the "GPA" column of the appropriate table of NEU courses above, together with all DAL courses.
NEU mark | DAL Grade | GPA |
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94 + | A+ | |
89-93 | A | 4.0 |
83-88 | A- | |
78-82 | B+ | |
75-77 | B | 3.0 |
72-74 | B- | |
69-71 | C+ | |
65-68 | C | |
60-65 | D | 1.0 |
0-59 | F |
Phase 1 admission – undergraduate English proficiency requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in the form of results from standard tests. Note that the English language proficiency requirements are subject to change, so it is important that you satisfy the to the ϳԹportion of Phase 1.
Working while you study and after graduation
Under certain circumstances, the Canadian Government permits international students to
How to Apply
Your application for admission to Phase 1, Year 4 of the program at DAL can be submitted online. To start the application process, you will create a username and password that you can use to return to your application at any time.
The online application system is generic, so although it is quite straightforward, there are some things you need to do that may not be obvious:
- On the “Select an Application Type” page:
- choose “ϳԹUndergrad Group A”
- On the "Apply for Admissions" page:
- "Last name" is your family name (usually first in Chinese name order)
- "First name" is your own name (usually last in Chinese name order)
- On the "International Information" page
- Select visa type "Study Permit (Student Visa)”
- On the "Planned Course of Study" page
- Select "Visiting Student - Requires Letter of Permission"
- In the first text box enter:
- Dalhousie/NEU-BMIE 3+1+1
Computer Science
- Dalhousie/NEU-BMIE 3+1+1
When you have finished, you will click a link at the end of the process to indicate that your application is complete. You will need to pay the application fee. You will get an email from ϳԹabout the documents required, which will include:
- English test results. You need to arrange for this to be sent directly to DAL by the English language testing service.
- Your NEU transcript (in English). You need to arrange for this to be sent directly to DAL by NEU.
- A letter of permission from NEU.
The university may ask for other documents as well.
When you have been admitted
You need to be supervised by a ϳԹfaculty member for CSCI 4192 and CSCI 8873, so it is important that you find a supervisor as soon as possible.
As soon as you have receivedyour admission letter from Dalhousie:
- Browse the web pages of faculty members in the Faculty of Computer Science to find out about their research areas and projects.
- Email the names of the faculty members you would like to work with to international@cs.dal.ca
- You will be introduced by email to the faculty members you have identified.