School of Digital Science

About

The school is established in August 2021 to produce highly competitive graduates who will not only be the users of technologies but are also equipped with the knowledge and skills to innovate and create technologies and systems to solve real-world problems.

 

Teaching

Undergraduate Programmes

The Digital Science in UBD offers one bachelor degree, the Bachelor of Digital Science. Bachelor of Digital Science is a four-year degree programme, offering one intake per year in August. There are four (4) majors offered:

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
• Cybersecurity & Forensic

 

Graduate Programmes

The Digital Science in UBD offers two graduate programmes:

• Master of Science (MSc) by Research in Computer Science

Masters of Science in Computer Science in the Mathematical and Computing Sciences Group, Faculty of Science (FOS), is a programme that fosters pure and applied research in different areas of Computer Science. MSc by Research in Computer Science includes the elaboration of short projects in a broad range of pure and applied research topics. The research projects must be original, incorporate modern techniques and methods, and contribute to the advancements of the fields of Computer Science. Candidates will perform a research project under the supervision of Computer Science staff members.

 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science.

PhD in Computer Science in the Mathematical and Computing Sciences Group, Faculty of Science (FOS), is a programme that fosters pure and applied advanced research in various Computer Science areas. PhD in Computer Science include the elaboration of original projects with an international research impact, which incorporate modern techniques and methods, in a broad range of pure and applied research topics. Candidates are expected to work diligently and they should be able to perform integrated research under the supervision of Computer Science staff members. They should be able to carry out analytical and experimental research and to synthesise and interpret the relevant data in a timely manner. The PhD candidates must also participate actively in research team meetings, as well as in Symposia and Conferences. The Programme is designed for qualified individuals, who wish to acquire advanced knowledge, as well as analytical and research skills, and significantly contribute to the advancement of Computer Science fields.

 

Research

The Digital Science in UBD covers research areas which includes:

• Computer Vision,
• Machine Learning & Data Analytics,
• Natural Language Processing,
• Robotics, Human Computer Interaction,
• Augmented & Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, and
• Artificial Intelligence.