Williamsburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Applied Science - Data Science in Williamsburg United States | College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,352
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. in Data Science Studies at William & Mary is available as a concentration within the Applied Science program, focusing on equipping students with skills to analyze massive, diverse datasets for informed decision-making across various disciplines (ranging from Physics to social sciences). Students progress through a shared core curriculum before collaborating with their advisory committee to fulfill degree requirements.
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science with a Data Science Specialization, candidates must:
Finish a two-year course sequence (typically).
Successfully pass a qualifying exam assessing foundational knowledge.
Develop and defend a dissertation proposal outlining planned research, including initial quantitative analysis.
Conduct original, significant research and compose an approved dissertation, culminating in a public defense before their advisory committee.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You are required to provide official transcripts or marks statements and degree certificates from all institutions of higher education that you have attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Your recommenders will be contacted as soon as you submit their contact information on your application not after you complete your application.
When applying for graduate study, it is standard practice in the United States to require all applicants to have a minimum of sixteen years of schooling and an earned degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. On occasion, graduates of three-year postsecondary programs in prestigious international universities may be well qualified for admission to a graduate program at William & Mary.
Upon the recommendation of the graduate program to which you are applying, the TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived for applicants who will have received a degree from a college or university in which English is the primary language of instruction. A transcript is required as evidence of successful instruction in English as a primary language. Contact the graduate program to which you are applying to request such a waiver.
Letters of Recommendation
Your recommenders will be contacted as soon as you submit their contact information on your application not after you complete your application.
When applying for graduate study, it is standard practice in the United States to require all applicants to have a minimum of sixteen years of schooling and an earned degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. On occasion, graduates of three-year postsecondary programs in prestigious international universities may be well qualified for admission to a graduate program at William & Mary.
Upon the recommendation of the graduate program to which you are applying, the TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived for applicants who will have received a degree from a college or university in which English is the primary language of instruction. A transcript is required as evidence of successful instruction in English as a primary language. Contact the graduate program to which you are applying to request such a waiver.
Tuition
USD
29,352