Program Overview

Data Science Program Overview

The Data Science program at the University of California, Davis, is designed to equip students with the skills to analyze data effectively from multiple angles. Data scientists receive training in fields such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, and statistics, applying their methods in almost every industry.

Major Requirements

The data science program started accepting majors in Fall 2022. Data science combines computational, mathematical, and statistical reasoning to draw conclusions based on data. Data science techniques and methods can be applied to problems from virtually any discipline, including agricultural and environmental sciences, biological sciences, engineering, medical sciences, and social sciences.

• Data science majors receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
• The program requires both theoretical and applied coursework to underscore the strong interdependence of technical foundations in computer science, engineering, mathematics, and statistics, and their applications to any field of inquiry relying on quantitative data analysis.
• The B.S. degree program has one track: the foundations track.
• The B.S. in data science-foundations track emphasizes the underlying methodology and theory of computer science, engineering, mathematics, and statistics.
• This program is especially recommended as preparation for graduate study in data science or related fields.

Degree Outcomes

• Data scientist
• Statistician/Biostatistician
• Business Analyst
• Actuarial Analyst
• Researcher
• Statistical Consultant
• Professor

Graduate Study

• Data science
• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• Computer science
• Quantitative finance
• Epidemiology and public health sciences
• Biostatistics
• Business Analytics

Related Degrees

• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Computer Science and Engineering

Program Features

• Internship opportunities: Explore internships and jobs on campus and beyond.
• Course roadmap: Find the detailed course requirements for your program and map out your path to graduation.
• Faculty collaboration: Our undergraduates work directly with our faculty through research projects and labs.
• Global learning programs: Expand your horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning on campus.
• Undergraduate research: Get hands-on with your interests. Participate in one of our hundreds of research opportunities.
• Career connections: Learn how to connect your major to career opportunities.