Data Science in Canada

Some of the best universities for data Science in Canada include the

• University of Toronto
• University of British Columbia
• McGill University
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Western Ontario
• Toronto Metropolitan University

All these top universities offer data Science courses in Canada at different academic levels (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, etc.). Some of the branches and specializations include Big Data Analytics, Computing, etc. Students must visit the university course page to determine whether it suits their career goals and aspirations or not.

Admission requirements for Masters in Data Science in Canada vary from university to university. However, some common admission requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 scale.
• GRE scores
• Proof of English language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, etc.
• Application documents such as a statement of purpose, 2-3 letters of recommendation, admission essays, resume, etc.
• Some universities might also take an interview.

It is extremely important for the student to check the admission details of each university offering MSc Data Science in Canada.

Data scientists in Canada can earn the highest salary of CA$105k per year. It is one of the highest paid jobs in Canada. Some of the major recruiters for Data Science graduates in Canada include Shopify, Deloitte, Capital one Canada, RBC Bank, etc.

As per the Information and Communications Technology Council, Data Analytics will generate around $1.8 billion and is one of Canada's four the highest-demand sectors. Moreover, as technology becomes all-pervasive, the importance of data and data Science is bound to grow. Hence, the scope for pursuing a Master's in Data Science in Canada is good.