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Data Science

Program Info:
Program Code:     SADS(1)
Degree: M.S.
School:  Computer/Mathematical/Natural Sciences
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students) *
Program-Specific Requirements: Letter of Recommendation (optional)
CV/Resume
Description of Research/Work Experience
Prior Coursework**
Proficiency in programming languages***
Application Deadlines  February 28, 2024 (Fall 2025 International) 
May 30, 2025 (Fall 2025 Domestic)
Contact Program: Website:  https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/science-academy-graduate-programs/ms-data-science
Email: scienceacademy@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-9101

1. The Golden Identification Program is not eligible for Continuing Education Programs (Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Credit Learning) administered through the Office of Extended Studies. To learn more about Golden ID, click here.

*Applicants needing to submit TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, and are applying to in-person programs on the 12-week calendar, must submit scores meeting our Requirements for Full Enrollment. Students in 12-week programs are not permitted to register for English language condition courses (Intensive English, English Bridge Program, nor the Writing course).

**Prior coursework establishing quantitative ability (i.e. calculus, linear algebra, basic statistics etc.).

***Proficiency in programming languages, demonstrated either through prior programming coursework or substantial software development experience.

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