PhD program
Make an impact through research
You can conduct original and independent research alongside our award-winning professors in areas that cut across many industries and permeate nearly all human endeavors. From oceans to healthcare, information communications technology to gaming, our students and professors are making an impact.
The Faculty of Computer Science at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is the premier academic research institution in Information Technology in Atlantic Canada. Since our founding in 1997, the Faculty has developed research strengths across five major areas: Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning,ÌýHuman-Computer Interaction, Visualization & Graphics,ÌýSystems,ÌýAlgorithms & Bioinformatics, and Computer Science Education.
Designed with support in mindÂ
The PhD program is designed to focus you on research early, under the mentorship of a thesis supervisor, assisted by a supervisory committee. Students are expected to lead a well-defined component of a wider project, and be the prime author in the resulting publications.
In addition to exploring theories, methodological concepts, and substantive knowledge related to computer science, our PhD in Computer Science will help you develop a deep expertise in areas like:Â
- Visual Analytics
- Text and Data Analytics
- Networks and Security
- Wireless networks and Security
- Human-Computer Interaction and Ubiquitous Computing
- Visualization, New Media and Image Processing
- Mobile Graphics
- Theory and Algorithms
- Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Computing
- Bioinformatics
- Health Informatics
- Autonomous Robotics
- Algorithms & Data Structures
- CS Education
- Creative AI
- Educational Data Mining & Learning Analytics
- Human-Centred Design
- Software Engineering
Your future
By the time you've completed your degree, you will be ready for a career in industry, or within an academic setting. Some of our alumni have found jobs as:
- Professors in computer scienceÂ
- Conducting advanced research in industrial or government research labs
- Chief Technical Officers
- CEO of their own start-up
Program details
PhD in Computer Science
The PhD program requirements consist of a number of graduate courses, a Research Aptitude Defence, a Thesis Proposal, and the Thesis Defence. The general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are in effect for the PhD program. Here detailed information is provided about the PhD Program requirements in the Faculty of Computer Science.