A Modern Applied STEM Degree
The B.S. in Data Science (BSDS) will educate students in the four domains of data science, as defined by the School of Data Science: value, design, analytics, and systems.
Our Founding Principles —
- Unique opportunity to create a new STEM field
- Students are partners in their educational experience
- Collaboration and teamwork are essential skills
- Faculty have a passion for teaching
- Every student can succeed in this program
- Creating career-ready students
Learn more about the BSDS from Program Director Brian Wright:
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High School Student
Current high school students interested in pursuing a B.S. in Data Science (BSDS) at the University of Virginia should apply for first-year admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Students then apply as internal transfer students to the major in the spring of their first year.
Want to learn more about the School of Data Science? Register for a information session and/or Friday tour. Tours are at 12 p.m. during the academic year and led by current BSDS Student Ambassadors.
First-Year UVA Student
First-year UVA students may apply to the B.S. in Data Science in their second semester, which is the spring of their first year. The two prerequisite courses, DS 1001: Foundations of Data Science and DS 1002: Programming for Data Science (or equivalent), must be completed or in progress at the time of application.
Refer to the Admissions page for more information about deadlines and the application process.
Second-, Third-, or Fourth-Year UVA Student
Due to the three-year curriculum sequence, the B.S. in Data Science is not available to declare in a student's second-, third-, or fourth-year. Upper-level students interested in data science are invited to consider the undergraduate Minor in Data Science or one of our graduate programs.
Graduating early? Consider the one-year residential M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) program to complement your undergraduate major and upskill before entering the workforce.
Prospective or Declared Minor in Data Science Student
Refer to the Minor in Data Science page for more information on the declaration process, curricular requirements, and minor advising.
We also invite you to consider the one-year residential M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) program to complement your undergraduate major and deepen your technical skills before entering the workforce.
Prospective Transfer Student
Students interested in transferring to the University of Virginia and learning about Data Science are invited to consider the undergraduate Minor in Data Science or the one-year residential M.S. in Data Science (MSDS) program. At this time, the undergraduate major does not admit transfer students.
With only five classes, the minor is a great option for transfer students, as it can easily be completed in four semesters; you are eligible to declare the Minor after you have declared your major.
The 33-credit residential MSDS is another great option for transfer students, as it gives you the opportunity for an extra year on Grounds to upskill before entering the workforce. Connect with our team to learn more.
Counselor, Advisor, or Family Member of a Prospective Student
Counselors, advisors, and/or family members of current high school students should refer to the resources provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admission regarding first-year admission information.
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