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Data scientists gather and process extensive datasets, sharing insights with diverse stakeholders. Their expertise in leveraging big data to forecast trends is now crucial for strategic planning across businesses and government sectors. The volume of generated data is growing exponentially, with no signs of slowing down. All sectors now rely on massive datasets – from forecasting weather conditions and refining agricultural yields, to advancing medical diagnostics in healthcare, to optimizing remote operations in mining.This interdisciplinary program merges computer science, cutting-edge web technologies, media studies, and statistical analysis. Students develop core programming and statistical skills that serve as the foundation for advanced coursework in data mining, cybersecurity, and computational modeling.This program enhances your ability to process, interpret, and present complex datasets while effectively communicating results to various audiences. Graduates emerge prepared to enter diverse fields where data science drives innovation.Aligning with Curtin's industry partnerships, this program benefits from an advisory board comprising professionals from mining, management consulting, analytics firms, and spatial data companies, including representatives from Optika Solutions and PwC, who help shape curriculum content.
Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE, HSC, QCE, WACE, SACE, TCE, NTCE, ACT) with a minimum ATAR 70 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect at the required level
GCE A Level/STPM    5
Malaysia UEC    15
Indonesia SMA    77%
Vietnam TN PTTH    7.5
India (HSC)    65%
China Gao Kao    67%
ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE)    70
IB Diploma    24
SAT    1000