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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Data Science (MScDS) in Kamloops Canada | Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University
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Kamloops Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,607
(c. USD15,508.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Data Science (MScDS) typically spans two years. This program aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge, practical techniques, and hands-on experience in data science research and applications, fostering future researchers and leaders in this rapidly evolving field across local, national, and international contexts.
What sets this program apart is its flexibility - students can opt for either an application-focused Graduate Project track or a research-intensive Graduate Thesis path. In both cases, graduates will gain robust data analytics capabilities, critical thinking abilities, and essential communication and teamwork skills necessary to excel as data professionals in big data environments or to advance academic research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Acceptable four (4) year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline of science, or a related discipline with a minimum average grade in the last 60 credits of:
B (GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.33) for project option,
B+ (GPA of 3.33 on a scale of 4.33) for thesis option.
Preference will be given to students who have specialized in the areas of Statistics, Computing Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Prospective students are expected to demonstrate working knowledge of statistics, data structures and algorithms, databases and R/Python software packages. Examples of course work that demonstrates such knowledge at Thompson Rivers University are MATH 2110 (Calculus III), MATH 2120 (Linear Algebra), STAT 2000 (Introduction to Statistics) and COMP 1231 (Computer Programming II).
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree in an English language university in a country whose first language is English must have one of the following:
a minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher, or
a minimum iBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or
IELTS of at least 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or
CAEL of at least 70 with no subsets below 60.
Two letters of reference** from academics or professionals. Letters should comment on the applicant's academic ability and record, training, research/work experience, in particular relating to statistics, programming, data analysis, machine learning, or AI.
B (GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.33) for project option,
B+ (GPA of 3.33 on a scale of 4.33) for thesis option.
Preference will be given to students who have specialized in the areas of Statistics, Computing Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Prospective students are expected to demonstrate working knowledge of statistics, data structures and algorithms, databases and R/Python software packages. Examples of course work that demonstrates such knowledge at Thompson Rivers University are MATH 2110 (Calculus III), MATH 2120 (Linear Algebra), STAT 2000 (Introduction to Statistics) and COMP 1231 (Computer Programming II).
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree in an English language university in a country whose first language is English must have one of the following:
a minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher, or
a minimum iBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or
IELTS of at least 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or
CAEL of at least 70 with no subsets below 60.
Two letters of reference** from academics or professionals. Letters should comment on the applicant's academic ability and record, training, research/work experience, in particular relating to statistics, programming, data analysis, machine learning, or AI.
Tuition
CAD
21,607