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Cyber Science - BSc (Hons)

Cyber Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Full-time formats: 
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op

Part-time format:
N/A

Requirements:
Grades-Only


Grade range:

75-80%

Faculty:
Faculty of Science


Experiential learning:
Co-op available

Is this degree for you?

Cyber threats are a growing challenge for all, from local businesses to global governments. With the Cyber Science degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll prepare to become a digital leader who can protect communities and design smart security solutions. 

In Canada’s first Cyber Science degree program, you’ll connect technology with business, law, ethics, policy and human behaviour, giving you a complete view of how security impacts society. You’ll learn to write secure code, identify system weaknesses, and use cryptography. Working with faculty experts, industry and community partners, and the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at TMU, you’ll put theory into practice and graduate with strong technical and communication skills to stand out in a fast-growing field.

Explore your courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CYS 119 Foundations of Software Design and Development
  • CYS 151 Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • CYS 122 Evidence-Based Security
  • MTH 160 Mathematical Principles for Cyber Science

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CYS 111 The Cyber World: Components and Roles
  • CYS 229 Secure Software Development
  •  CYS 231 Introduction to Security Protocols
  • SCI 200 Professionalism in Science

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career possibilities

  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Digital forensics specialist
  • Incident response specialist
  • Privacy officer
  • Security policy and compliance specialist

Employer possibilities

  • Banks
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Department of National Defence
  • Technology companies

Further education

  • Computer Science (MSc)
  • Cybersecurity (MC)
  • Law (JD)

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Gain real-world experience

In this program, you'll gain experience inside and outside the classroom:


Career-integrated co-op program

Combine your academic studies with up to 20 months of paid work experience.

Build your skills

Develop and apply your skills through industry and community partnerships, as well as an optional research practicum.

Apply your studies

Spend over 50 hours training in of immersive training in real-world cyber threat scenarios.

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (preferred) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available).

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.


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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2026-2027

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $7,397 - $9,958
Out-of-province: $9,197 - $12,481
International: $38,702 - $38,762

Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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Faculty of Science

Welcome to TMU’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experiencial learning, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.

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Introducing a new program at TMU

"The introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Science introduces an interdisciplinary approach to the topic of cybersecurity by creating more graduates who can 'speak both tech and business' and who can work comfortably alongside experts in social, legal, ethical, business and technological domains to help address some of our ongoing cybersecurity challenges as well as those we anticipate within the evolving technical landscape."

Randy Purse, Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Training and Education, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

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Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.