Graduate Pathway in Data Science
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Our Graduate Pathway in Data Science 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:
- 30 credit hour program
- 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 18 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.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Previous coursework required: Introduction to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Calculus I, Calculus IIEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 42026 Summer Start (May)
Degree start date : 6th May 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026
- Semester 1 summer: 6th May 2026 - 14th August 2026
- Semester 2 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 32,325.00
Approximate cost
$ 32,325.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Degree Program Components
30 credit hour degree program 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 18 credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
ELI 401
Academic Reading and Writing I
3 Credit Units
ELI 402
Academic Speaking and Listening I
3 Credit Units
TBD
Computer Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
9 Credit Units
Semester 2
ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
TBD
Computer Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Computer Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Computer Science Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
15 Credit Units
Notes
- * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
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