“My time in the MDS Okanagan program was both challenging and fulfilling. The demanding curriculum pushed me to sharpen my technical skills while deepening my understanding of data science principles.”
Previous Degree: Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2024
One of the program’s greatest strengths was how closely the coursework reflected real-world applications. From day one, we worked with real datasets, built predictive models, and applied our analysis to challenges that directly mirrored industry needs. The ...
“The program has prepared me well for a career in data science and computational linguistics by providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. It has also instilled the discipline necessary to continuously update my expertise, which is crucial given the rapid advancements in these fields.”
Previous Degree: Master’s in Information Technology, Computer Science from Universidad de Los Andes Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024
I was very interested in pursuing a career in Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence. The UBC Master of Data Science program in Computational Linguistics teaches the last trends in NLP unlike other programs and it has advanced my ...
“Tiffany [Timbers] greatly inspired me during the program. Her enthusiasm and dedication to advancing industry practices in data science are truly remarkable. I was fortunate to collaborate with her on the capstone project, which provided me with invaluable insights into the best practices in the data science field.”
Previous Degree: Master's of Philosophy in Physics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024
Over nearly a decade, I self-taught necessary skills in data science and software development. However, to overcome professional growth limitations and solidify my expertise for long-term success, I decided to strengthen my foundation through another master ...
“The MDS Computational Linguistics program has helped me so much to kickstart my career in NLP, which is something I always aspired to do but didn’t have enough experience when I had just graduated from my Bachelor’s.”
Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Science, in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from Nanyang Technological University Singapore Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024
My interest in data science actually stemmed from my interest in Linguistics. When choosing my Bachelor’s degree, I only chose Data Science because I wanted to do something related to both Mathematics and Linguistics ...
“I love my MDS cohort, and I think the greatest benefit of this program is how much time you spend together and how comforting it is to be with this big group of people who are learning and struggling with the same things as you. Everyone here comes from a unique background, and it’s been so interesting hearing about their journey to data science and the unique domain they come from.”
Previous Degree: Master of Science in Epidemiology from Stanford University Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024
My interest in data science comes from studying epidemiology, which in a way is the data science of medicine. While studying epidemiology you learn lots of statistics, especially causal inference, and you learn how best to set up experiments to investigate research questions. I learned ...
“The capstone project was a key factor in my decision to choose the MDS Computational Linguistics program since it provided a valuable opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. As a professional degree, the capstone perfectly combined academic learning with practical application, allowing us to use what we had learned in a professional context.”
Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024
During my Bachelor’s degree, I spent one year abroad at Leiden University in the Netherlands where I took several courses from the Digital Humanities program. This was when I was introduced to many topics in computational linguistics and data science ...
"MDS is the optimal choice for anyone looking to delve into data science. Its concise structure and practical focus—rather than theoretical research—opens doors for individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their prior technical expertise and academic background."
Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Management and Technology from Technical University of Munich Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024
For my bachelor's thesis, I used statistical techniques to estimate the costs of diseases—an essential aspect of the German health insurance system. This thesis provided me with a real-life example of the importance of data science. Generally, in healthcare ...
