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Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Biotechnology - Research and Development Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Worcester Campus Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Worcester Campus, USA

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USD 39240

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you are passionate about the intersection of data science, biotechnology, and cutting-edge research and aspire to be at the forefront of scientific discovery and contribute to advancements in healthcare and life sciences, then you should consider this four-year, full-time program on the Boston campus. The interdisciplinary curriculum blends computer science, statistics, and data analysis with biotechnology and life sciences. This unique approach equips you with the skills to bridge the gap between data-driven insights and scientific discovery. At MCPHS, you'll engage in collaborative practice, working with healthcare professionals and peers on real-world projects. Together, you'll simulate the challenges and rewards of working in a professional environment. This program also offers the opportunity for experiential learning at health or life science companies located in two of the top biotech clusters in the United States: Boston and Worcester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Apply fundamental principles of data science, including statistical modeling, data management, and data manipulation, to identify patterns and gain actionable insight to address challenges in industry, life sciences, and healthcare.
  • Design workflows and applications as solutions to organizational challenges.
  • Collaborate across teams and functions to define problems, identify appropriate data, analyze sufficiency, and create visualizations to support communication and decision-making.
  • Communicate effectively about properties of computer coding, task workflows, databases, and issues with data, including sufficiency, representation, and distributions.
  • Explain machine learning, algorithms, and ethical challenges they represent in context with data science and their impacts on society.
  • Evaluate data integrity and sufficiency and critically question analytical methods and approaches to manipulation across large data sets.
  • Describe critical insight derived from large data sets.

 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    480 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39240

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10270 Per year

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    • MCPHS Advantage Scholarship
    • Boston Merit-Based Scholarships
    • Worcester / Manchester Merit-Based Scholarships
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