Graduate Pathway in Data Science (Non-Background Program)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Our Graduate Pathway in Sata Science (Non-Background Program) will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 33 credit hour program
- 9-12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21-24 credit hours remaining toward degree
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Program Details
Graduate Pathway in Data Science (Non-Background Program)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field; 2.5 undergraduate GPA; Previous coursework required: Calculus I, Calculus IIEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 56, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Fall Start (August)
Program start date : 20 August 2025 - Program end date: 1 May 2026
- Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Semester 2 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
2026 Spring Start (January)
Program start date : 7 January 2026 - Program end date: 14 August 2026
- Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
- Semester 2 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 32,630.00
Approximate cost
$ 32,630.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
CS 250*
Discrete Structures
3 Credit Units
TBD
Data Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
ELI 495
Research & Success Skills for Intl Students
3 Credit Units
CS 203
Object Oriented Programming
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
Semester 2
CS 303
Data Structures & Algorithms
3 Credit Units
TBD
Data Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Data Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Data Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableData Science (MS)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.
English level %: 80% minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements
Additional Information