Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- St. John's Campus, CanadaLocation
- ScienceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- St. John's CampusCampus
- MDScAwards
- $3,222Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Data science is a sought-after profession of the 21st century. With lives increasingly being lived online, nearly every individual leaves behind a data trail that is as valuable as gold in this digital age.
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With this increasing generation of data, there is also an ever-increasing demand for specialists who are able to structure, analyse and process it. This work is done by data scientists. Given the continuing demand for data scientists, and the expected accelerated growth of this profession over the next few decades, Memorial has developed the Master of Data Science (MDSc). Jointly offered by the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science, it is a one-year program aiming to equip students with the foundations of data science and provide them with practical techniques needed to effectively translate data into knowledge, communicate the findings, and help in the decision-making process. Develop an in-depth understanding of data science methods and techniques in predictive modelling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualisation, and mining of big data.
Is this course right for you?
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeFull-time; part-time study is available in many graduate progra…
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
MDSc – Bachelor's degree (minimum second class); applicants should have at least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in each of the following areas: multivariate calculus, statistical inference, and computer programming (in a high-level programming language, such as R, Python, C, C++, Java, etc.) || Applicants who are admitted to the MDSc program shall complete three online non-credit propaedeutic courses, before the start of the first semester. Final enrolment to the MDSc program is subject to the completion of these propaedeutic courses. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 115 · English test waiver: Applicants who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at a recognised institution where the language of instruction is English are not required to take an English proficiency test; if the institution is outside Canada or the United States a medium-of-instruction (MOI) letter must be uploaded as 'Grad Proof of English Proficiency'. Applicants who do not meet the requirement may be considered for conditional admission pending completion of the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/ · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - General Application Processing Fee for graduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian applicants CAD 60.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$3,222 CAD / year≈ $2,369 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsMemorial publishes graduate funding and scholarships at and a searchable awards database at; no funding figure is published on this programme's pageView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: January 15 for Fall admission
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
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- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Data Science (MDSc) cost?
CAD 3,222 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
MDSc – Bachelor's degree (minimum second class); applicants should have at least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in each of the following areas: multivariate calculus, statistical inference, and computer programming (in a high-level programming language, such as R, Python, C, C++, Java, etc.) || Applicants who are admitted to the MDSc program shall complete three online non-credit propaedeutic courses, before the start of the first semester. Final enrolment to the MDSc program is subject to the completion of these propaedeutic courses. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 115 · English test waiver: Applicants who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at a recognised institution where the language of instruction is English are not required to take an English proficiency test; if the institution is outside Canada or the United States a medium-of-instruction (MOI) letter must be uploaded as 'Grad Proof of English Proficiency'. Applicants who do not meet the requirement may be considered for conditional admission pending completion of the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/ · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - General Application Processing Fee for graduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian applicants CAD 60.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/
Is there a scholarship?
Memorial publishes graduate funding and scholarships at and a searchable awards database at; no funding figure is published on this programme's page View scholarship page
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