Cybersecurity (BCS)
As the digital world grows, so do the threats. Learn to defend the systems we can't live without.
Why choose this program?
Protect people, organizations, and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Develop the technical expertise to secure networks, software, and data while preparing for one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology careers.
As organizations become increasingly connected, protecting digital systems has never been more important.
These major combines rigorous technical education with practical experience to prepare you for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. You’ll strengthen your analytical thinking, problem-solving and secure software development skills while learning from faculty engaged in cutting edge research. Graduates are well positioned for careers across government, finance, healthcare, technology, and any industry where digital security is essential.
Careers
Cybersecurity professionals are essential to every industry. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, you'll develop the skills to protect organizations, critical infrastructure, and digital systems while preparing for a career in one of Canada’s most in-demand technology fields.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations need professionals who can protect their people, systems and data. Cybersecurity expertise is increasingly essential across government, healthcare, finance, technology, and countless other industries.
What you will learn
Develop the skills to protect digital systems, networks, and information from evolving threats.
You’ll learn secure software development, network security, risk management, ethical forensics, and cyber defense techniques while building the technical and analytical abilities needed to keep organizations safe.
Sample courses
- Communicating with AI
- Practical Data Science
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Systems Programming
- Cybersecurity Principles
- Operating Systems
- Network Computing
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity & Defense
- Network Security
- Programmable Networking Systems and Security
Co-op
Turn your knowledge into experience through paid co-op work terms, where you can complete 1–3 four-month placements with industry partners during your degree.
Through ShiftKey Labs, you’ll also access workshops, mentorship, entrepreneurial resources and opportunities to create personal projects—helping you build your skills, network, and confidence as a future technology leader.
Customize your degree
Your major is one way to personalize your Bachelor of Computer Science degree.
You can further customize your studies by combining two Computer Science majors, adding a minor from another discipline, or exploring subjects across Dalhousie through open electives. Our academic advisors are here to help you plan a degree path that aligns with your interests, goals and career aspirations.
Develop the knowledge and skills to protect the digital world. This program prepares you with a strong computing foundation and specialized cybersecurity expertise to help organizations address complex challenges and build safer technology.
Admission Requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
- Grade 12 Academic Math (Pre-calculus math recommended)
- Grade 12 Academic English English
- 3 additional acceptable university-prep courses
- Minimum final grades
- Pre-calculus math: 65%
- Math: 70%
- English: 65%
- Other subjects: 60%
- Overall average: 70%
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