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The data science program at UTA prepares Maverick scientists to tackle analytical challenges across all disciplines. You'll gain current software expertise and essential skills while building a foundation to adapt in this rapidly evolving field. UTA's data science graduates will enhance their research capabilities and scientific expertise in their preferred specialization. The Bachelor of Science in data science mandates students choose a concentration from these science fields: biology, chemistry, environmental science, geoscience, mathematics, physics, or psychology. Graduates will possess dual proficiency in data science and their selected concentration, equipping them for careers demanding both domain-specific knowledge and data science skills.
Students must have completed official secondary school transcripts, diplomas, certificates and/or national test examination scores as appropriate for the educational systems in their country. In order to be considered for freshman admission students must have completed secondary school studies equivalent to that of United States high school graduation.
Official SAT I or ACT scores are required for entering freshmen with less than 24 semester hours of university level course work (equivalent to one year of full time study).
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 79 on the Internet-based test, 550 on the paper-based test and 213 on the computer-based test. The IELTS can be substituted for TOEFL scores. The minimum acceptable overall score of 6.5 is required for admission.