Master's Degree in Data Science
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A master’s program in data science is ideal for individuals interested in analyzing complex data to solve real-world problems and drive decision-making. Graduates often pursue careers as data scientists, machine learning engineers, or business analysts, gaining expertise in statistics, programming, and artificial intelligence.
Program Overview
The Masters of Data Science program at University of Kentucky is administered jointly by three complementary programs: Computer Science, Biostatistics and Institute of Biomedical Informatics. It offers unique training opportunities and prepares students with critical data science skills in both technical and application domains skills that make them highly sought after by academic, research, industrial and government organizations.
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What You'll Learn
The curriculum aims to prepare the future data science professional with a critical skillset in data science, including database management, statistical and machine learning techniques and big data analytics. The capstone project required by the program will expose students to the analysis of real life datasets in a selected application domain and will help students gain experiences in collaboration with domain experts and other data scientists.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
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Fall
- 07/16/0025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International Students
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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