At The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, Data Science: Master's Degree (MDS) - UBCV is offered as a master's degree in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 10 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 59,768 per total (CAD 36,570 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 10 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 36,570 / total
International tuition: CAD 59,768 / total
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Data Science (MDS) is a 10-month, cohort-based professional graduate program delivered in person at UBC Vancouver, with a separate cohort at UBC Okanagan. The accelerated, intensive curriculum teaches students to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to extract insight from structured and unstructured data, and to communicate findings clearly to support organizational decision-making. Real-world datasets are used throughout the coursework, and the program concludes with a capstone project completed with an industry, government, or research partner. Attendance at classes, labs, and program events is mandatory given the compressed timeline. The degree does not include a thesis; it is a coursework and project-based credential aimed at preparing graduates for data science, analytics, and machine learning roles across industry sectors. Admission occurs once per year, with studies beginning in September.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:76.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ average (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year coursework, including in prerequisite courses; three-year degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Required prerequisites are one programming course, one probability and/or statistics course, and one calculus or linear algebra course, with completing both calculus and linear algebra strongly recommended. No GRE or other standardized admission test is required. Applicants whose most recent degree was not completed at an English-language institution must provide proof of English proficiency.
