NSCC Articulation
Dalhousie's Faculty of Computer Science and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) have an agreement to provide continued learning opportunities for graduates of the following NSCC Information Technology Diploma programs:
- Cybersecurity Diploma
- IT Data Analytics Diploma
- IT Database Administration Diploma
- IT Generalist Diploma
- IT Systems Management & Security Diploma
- IT Web Programming Diploma
NSCC IT Diploma graduates will receive between 48 and 60 credit hours toward the 120 credit hour Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science degree, depending on program/concentration and elective choices.
| NSCC IT Diploma | Maximum transferable credits to BCS | Maximum transferable credits to BACS |
| Cybersecurity Diploma | 33 | 39 |
| IT Data Analytics Diploma | 57 | 60 |
| IT Database Administration Diploma | 51 | 60 |
| IT Generalist Diploma | 48 | 57 |
| IT Systems Management & Security Diploma | 42 | 51 |
| IT Web Programming Diploma | 48 | 60 |
If you’re an NSCC IT Diploma graduate interested in the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BACS) programs at Dalhousie, we’re here to help you plan your next steps.
Before you apply, we encourage you to reach out so we can review your transcript, discuss your pathway options, and ensure a smooth application process.
Contact Amanda Johnson amanda.johnson@dal.ca to get started.