Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Computer Hardware

The computer hardware research area involves the design, analysis and modeling of complex systems on a chip, including gates, architectures, and networks. Sub-areas include: energyreliabilitysecurity-aware very-large-scale integration (VLSI) systems, configurable computing, distributed computing, autonomic computing, IC design for low powervoltage, co-operative intelligent system design, computer architecture, 3D IC design, design automation, distributed real time systems, cyber-physicalhybrid systems, embedded and real-time processorssystems, hardware and software co-design methodologies, formal verification methodologies, models of computation, cryptographic hardware and embedded systems, side channel attacks, computer arithmetic and computernetwork security. This area of research is crucial as process technologies continue to shrink and we enter the next era of pervasive and ubiquitous embedded computing. The ability to design, model and analyze new devices, namely tabs (wearable), pads (hand-held), and boards (display devices), within the 'Internet of Things' paradigm is crucial for the next generation of technology. Research carried out in this area not only attracts high quality graduate students and PDFs, but additionally, attracts support and funding from industry and government. Several members of the research area hold University Research Chairs, strategiccollaborative research grants, and awards for research excellence. The unique training graduate students receive is of high quality; our students are sought after by high tech companies such as RIM, Intel, and ViXS. Others join academia or continue as PDFs at prestigious universities.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.
Two references, at least one academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18) IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)