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Postgraduate · Data Science & AI · 📍 Vancouver, Canada

MDS Data Science

University of British Columbia

Duration
10 months Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
C$52,000 / year

Fee shown is for the full 10-month programme

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Course overview

An accelerated professional master's that takes graduates from any quantitative background to job-ready data scientists in ten months, ending with an industry capstone.

The programme's employer network across Vancouver's tech sector feeds directly into data roles.

Key modules

  • Programming for Data Science
  • Statistical Inference
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Visualisation
  • Databases and Data Wrangling
  • Industry Capstone

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree with strong quantitative coursework; programming experience recommended.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 65 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Canada.

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Business Intelligence Developer

Post-study work in Canada: Up to 3 years (PGWP). Read the Canada student visa guide.

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MDS Data Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MDS Data Science at University of British Columbia?

A bachelor's degree with strong quantitative coursework; programming experience recommended. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 65 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MDS Data Science cost?

Fee shown is for the full 10-month programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MDS Data Science?

This course has intakes in September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.