Overview of degree programs
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The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science is one of the world's pioneers in computing education and research. Graduate students play a vital role in all the school's research activities. Active areas of research include algorithms and complexity, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, computer graphics, databases and text management, networks and distributed systems, programming languages, scientific computing, software engineering, computer algebra and symbolic computation, computational statistics, cryptography, security and privacy, formal methods, health informatics, human-computer interaction and user interfaces, information retrieval, and quantum computing. Valuable cross-cutting research is also showcased within the Faculty of Mathematics Research Areas.
You will find your official program requirements, including required courses and milestones, in the University of Waterloo Graduate Studies Calendar.
To maintain good standing:
- All students must pay fees by the due date of each term
- MMath students must maintain a 75% average over all required courses
- PhD students must similarly maintain an 80% average over all required courses
- All graduate students must achieve a grade of at least 70% to pass a course (this includes remedial courses)
The School offers graduate programs leading to the following degrees.
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Master of Mathematics (Computer Science)
The MMath in Computer Science has the following program options available.
- MMath thesis option
- MMath research paper option
Master of Mathematics (Quantum Information)
The MMath Quantum Information is an interdisciplinary master's degree program in collaboration with the Institute for Quantum Computing, and departments in the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics.
Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
The PhD in Computer Science program combines coursework, seminars, a Comprehensive I (breadth) exam by which the candidate demonstrates a breadth of knowledge in a broad range of research areas in Computer Science, a Comprehensive II exam by which the candidate demonstrates a depth of knowledge in the chosen research area, leading to a thesis.
Note: The School of Computer Science accepts part-time students into the PhD program on a case-by-case basis.
Doctor of Philosophy (Quantum Information)
The PhD in Quantum Information is a unique interdisciplinary doctoral program is a collaboration between the Institute for Quantum Computing, the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, and departments in the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Engineering. This program is designed to provide students with knowledge of quantum information, including both theory and its implementations, advanced expertise in quantum information science and in home program disciplines, as well as training in research.
Note: The School of Computer Science accepts part-time students into the PhD program on a case-by-case basis.