PhD Data Science at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

Research-oriented doctorate developing leaders who expand the boundaries of data science, covering computational methods, machine learning, mathematical models and statistical analysis, with applications in biomedical science, linguistics, earth sciences, robotics and other fields.

Faculty: School of Computing, Information, and Data Sciences | Department: Halicioglu Data Science Institute | Duration: Preliminary assessment by end of year two; qualifying exam by year four (twelve quarters) | Intake: Fall quarter; application deadline in December | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

52 units including 36 units (nine courses) in the first six quarters, required courses DSC 240, 260, 241 (or MATH 282B) and 204A (or CSE 202 or DSC 206), at least two research rotations in year one, a preliminary assessment, a research qualifying exam, at least one quarter as a teaching assistant, and a dissertation defense. An MS can be earned along the way.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Three (3) letters of recommendation, one (1) of which is recommended to be from the applicant’s current employer.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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