Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this Programme, applicants must satisfy the following entry requirements:

A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for two ‘A’ Level OR 220 ‘A’ Level points for three ‘A’ Level passes in relevant science subjects, AND with at least Grade C in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level;

OR

A minimum of 160 ‘A’ Level points for two ‘A’ Level OR 200 ‘A’ Level points for three ‘A’ Level passes in relevant science subjects, AND with at least Grade C in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level, AND pass an entrance examination;

OR

An International Baccalaureate with minimum score of 26 points including a minimum of 5 points each in at least two relevant science subjects taken at higher level, one of which must be Mathematics;

OR

An International Baccalaureate with minimum score of 24 points including a minimum of 5 points each in at least two relevant science subjects taken at higher level, one of which must be Mathematics, AND pass an entrance examination;

OR

A minimum of two (2) distinctions and four (4) merits of core modules in Higher National Diploma (HND) in computer science related field, excluding Communication skills, AND with at least Grade C in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level;

OR

A minimum of five (5) merits of core modules in Higher National Diploma (HND) in computer science related field excluding Communication Skills with at least Grade C in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level, AND pass an entrance examination;

OR

At least five (5) years working experience in computer science related field; AND at least one (1) ‘A’ Level in a relevant subject, OR five (5) merits and /or distinctions in Higher National Diploma (HND), OR equivalent, AND pass an entrance examination.

English Language Requirement

At least a Grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or a Grade B in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or Band B2 in the UBD English Proficiency Test.

Duration

The duration of the programme is 4 years for full-time students.

Start Date

Bachelor of Digital Science is a four-year degree programme, offering one intake per year in August.

Entry Requirements

1. At least a Second Class (or equivalent) honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline.
2. Applicants must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency of at least grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations or a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL (excluding institutional TOEFL ITP) minimum overall score of at least 550, or Band B2 in UBD English Proficiency Test (UBD-EPT).
3. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

Duration

1. Full-Time: minimum 12 months, maximum 24 months
2. Part-Time: minimum 24 months, maximum 48 months

Start Date

August and January

Entry Requirements

1. At least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in a relevant discipline
2. In exceptional cases, subject to the relevant UBD regulations, an applicant with a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University will be considered as a PhD candidate.
3. Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, a MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
4. Applicants must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency of at least grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations or a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL (excluding institutional TOEFL ITP) minimum overall score of at least 550, or Band B2 in UBD English Proficiency Test (UBD-EPT).
5. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

Duration of Programme

1. Full-Time: minimum 36 months, maximum 60 months
2. Part-Time: minimum 48 months, maximum 84 months

Start Date

August and January