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Bachelor of Data Science

Wilkes University

  • Wilkes-Barre, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Data Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Data Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Data scientist

Curriculum

  • Ten courses
  • A case study series and a capstone project covering predictive modelling
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data visualisation and big data mining. Admitted students complete three non-credit online preparatory courses first.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school record in English showing subjects and overall rating (transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead); proof of English proficiency unless instruction was in English; financial verification for one year; passport copy. Source: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx

Accepted academic background

Secondary school record in English (courses and overall rating), Transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • TOEFL PBT 500
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Passport Photo Page
  • Proof of English Proficiency if Applicable
  • Financial Verification and Bank Statement
  • Certified English Translations if Applicable

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: first-year and transfer applicants
  2. fall (August) June 15 from outside the US (nursing May 15)
  3. spring (January) November 15 (nursing October 15). Apply online through the official online application portal (application fee USD 50 per bursar schedule). Upload secondary school transcript in English
  4. college transcripts if transferring
  5. English proof
  6. financial verification and passport copy. Email to [email protected]. No interview stated. Theatre programmes need an audition. Pay the USD 1
  7. 000 deposit after admission. Receive the I-20 from the Office of Global Engagement
  8. pay the USD 350 SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before the I-20 start date
  9. attend orientation and complete the health form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$44,732 USD
Application fee$50 USD
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Program details

CampusWilkes-Barre
Faculty or school_
DepartmentMath, Physics and Computer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.