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Computer Science
BSc Computing Science
3 years
€2530 pa
Programme profile
Computing Science is the discipline that involves the study and development of computer systems. This can involve either new or existing systems. The stimulating aspect of this degree programme is that you can put the knowledge and skills you acquire to practical use immediately, for example by writing a useful computer program.
Computing scientists design, improve and implement the software and computer systems that businesses and our social life cannot do without.
The faculty has world-class facilities for high-performance computing and visualization
Students can easily participate in one of many research collaborations with other fields, such as bioinformatics, medicine and astronomy
Programme content
Computing Science is about more than just programming. If you choose to study Computing Science at Groningen, you will learn high level programming in several languages. But programming accounts for only a quarter of the degree. You will also be producing documentation, carrying out analyses, working on your math knowledge and skills, collaborating with others, giving presentations and writing.
This programme is designed to provide a broad education in the subject and offers many options. You can choose from the following specialisations
- Business computing
- Computer technology for business
- Biomedical computing
- Medical simulations and visualizations (e.g. MRI and DNA fingerprinting)
Specilisations can be easily combined with another subject area, through yur choice of a Minor
Semester Abroad:The faculty has some excellent study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America.
Internship:This programme offers you the opportunity to carry out a research project of a variable number of months at a company in the Netherlands or abroad, as part of your thesis. Potential industry partners range from large multinationals (such as Shell, Philips, Unilever) to dynamic small and medium enterprises in the Groningen area.
Progression
The university offers relevant Masters programmes, taught through English, in:
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Biomedical Engineering
Entry Requirements
Three A-Levels, inc Maths plus 3 GCSEs [Grades A-C]
Scottish Students are required to have a SQC with 2 Advanced Highers {Grades A-C] and at least 4 Highers [Grades A-B]. Subjects to include Maths.
Six passes at Leaving Certificate, two of which are to be H5. Higher Maths required. Minimum 350 points.
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01 October
15 January
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