Professional applications of data science
Certificate, graduate
Data science for professionals
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. The program focuses on practical data management techniques and teaches how to communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Through hands-on courses, students will develop a portfolio to showcase their data science expertise and gain experience with open-source tools and reproducible research practices.
The certificate is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree and does not require advanced knowledge of math or computer science.
View the online professional applications of data science graduate handbook
Overview
Related Topics
Unlock data insights
Application information
Applicants for the professional applications of data science graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: no references required
- Other requirements: No
Program availability:
Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: general application deadlines
For more information, check the Graduate certificate page.
Visit Graduate admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Biological Sciences contact: Paul Hohenlohe, hohenlohe@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.
Learn more about cost of attendance.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are looking to expand your data science skills in a practical, applied setting.
- Have a background in biology, healthcare, engineering, or related fields.
- Want to transition into data science roles.
- Seek to enhance your understanding of machine learning, data analysis, and computational biology.
- Are interested in working with real-world datasets to drive decision-making and innovation in your field.
Related clubs and organizations
- Phi Sigma Honor Society
- College of Science Ambassadors
- Women in Science Society
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
- U of I Pre-Med/Pre-PA Club
- U of I Pre-PT/OT/AT Organization
- U of I Food and Nutrition Club
- Global Medical Brigades
- U of I Environmental Science Club
- Society for Conservation Biology
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,860 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
$187,503 - Natural Sciences Managers • Clinical Research Coordinators
$152,883 - Computer and Information Scientists
$204,419 - Database Administrators
$106,221 - Database Architects • Data Warehousing Specialists
$140,149
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