Master Of Philosophy Of Data Science

University of Guelph

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1 Year

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$14744

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The Philosophy of Data Science (PODS) field enables students from a variety of backgrounds to propose original and creative solutions to problems arising from the development and advancement of new information technologies in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Program Students in the PODS field of the Philosophy MA take field-specific courses, establish competency in programming and statistics and complete a Major Research Paper, with the option to engage in an interdisciplinary ethics audit with students in the Collaborative Specialization in Artificial Intelligence (CSAI). ARE YOU INTERESTED IN: ? Ethical issues arising from contemporary Data Science, Machine Learning and AI? ? Normative questions about basic sciences that utilize Big Data? ? Health science and Machine Learning? ? Conceptual issues in AI and Machine Learning? CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The Philosophy of Data Science field aims to produce thought leaders who are attentive to the larger social aspects of technology, and who can help to align emerging technologies with shared social values in academia, industry, and the non-profit sector. Graduates of this program will be wellpositioned to pursue both researchoriented careers in academia and applied projects in industry

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? Successful completion of honours undergraduate degree ? Average grade of at least 75% over last 10.00 credits (2 years) of study In addition to applicants with a background in Philosophy, those with an interest in Data Science and a relevant non-philosophical background (e.g., psychology, computer science, statistics, business) are encouraged to apply. The Department of Philosophy seeks a diverse student cohort. English Language Proficiency Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70 International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5 Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89

1 Year - Full time

Fee

CAD$20,512.00 (US$ 14,744) per year

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario (ON), N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

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The University of Guelph is based out of Guelph in Ontario. The University of Guelph is consistently ranked among the top research intensive universities in Canada. The University offers a variety of accredited programs in the following subject areas - Arts, Biological Science, Food, Agriculture & Environment, Business & Economics, Physical and Engineering Science, Social & Applied Human Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. The University welcomes international students from around the world and is also a part of Brazil’s ‘Science without Borders’ program.

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