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Bachelor of Information Sciences Cyber Security
- Oakville, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year honours degree in cyber security with an internship of up to 28 weeks.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Information Sciences Cyber Security
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 4. Courses include introduction to cyber security
- programming
- Linux administration.
Career outcomes
- Cyber security consultant
- digital forensics and e-discovery professional
- identity management expert
- information technology risk analyst
- IS security analyst
- IS security consultant
- vulnerability researcher
- network security engineer
Curriculum
- Four years with an internship of up to 28 weeks between years 3 and 4. Courses include introduction to cyber security
- programming
- Linux administration
- networking
- security threats and risk assessment
- forensics
- databases
- secure software development and cryptology
- with mathematics and statistics support.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 U/M courses set per programme (English ENG4U in all
- plus subjects such as mathematics
- biology or visual arts)
- usually a minimum overall average of about 65%
- or postsecondary study. Some programmes require a portfolio or audition
- degree-completion routes require a related college diploma.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including programme-specific Grade 12 U/M courses (e.g. BScN: ENG4U, SBI4U, MDM4U/MCV4U/MHF4U, SCH4U plus two more), or postsecondary study; international applicants must meet the course equivalencies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5
- PTE Academic no section below 4.5)
- Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Choose a degree and check availability and admission requirements on its page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts with notarized English translations; portfolio or audition instructions appear in the Applicant Portal if required (assessment fee applies). Accept your offer in the portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and remaining fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,098 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $46,546 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Trafalgar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Science & Technology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $23,098 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $46,546 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5, PTE Academic no section below 4.5), Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95), IELTS Academic 6.5.