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Graduate Certificate in Professional Applications of Data Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

The professional applications in data science graduate certificate equips professionals with essential skills in data analysis, visualization and communication, tailored to diverse industries such as healthcare, business and government. Designed for professionals across fields, the program teaches you how to work with real-world data sets, use open-source tools and communicate data-driven insights to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Intake: Spring, summer, fall  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 12 credits.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Computer and Information Systems Managers; Natural Sciences Managers; Clinical Research Coordinators; Computer and Information Scientists; Database Administrators; Database Architects.

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Entry requirements

Education level : Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA : 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Statement of Purpose: A Statement of Purpose may be required for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 or whose undergraduate degree is in a significantly different field from the graduate program to which they are applying; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58 . Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency . Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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