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Data Science, Ph.D.

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Program Overview

Welcome to the Data Science Ph.D. program, offered by the School of Data Science at UNC Charlotte.  The field of data science has evolved dramatically in the past decade, propelled by the latest advances in artificial intelligence and the ever-changing needs for data management and analytics in industry.  Keeping pace with these advances requires scholars and practitioners who are rigorously trained and ethically grounded, and who are equipped with the skills needed to work collaboratively across domains to find innovative solutions for society’s toughest challenges.

Data Science, Ph.D. at a Glance

Delivery
On-Campus
Credit Hours
74
Advanced standing option available
Admits
Fall 2025

Events

Apr
15

Interested in how data science and AI are transforming healthcare?

3PM — 4PM
Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, Room 1105

Join us for Healthcare Analytics & Data in Action, featuring industry professionals Blake Costner and Nathan Schaaf. Learn how analytics…

Apr
15

Interested in how data science and AI are transforming healthcare?

3PM — 4PM
Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, Room 1105

Join us for Healthcare Analytics & Data in Action, featuring industry professionals Blake Costner and Nathan Schaaf. Learn how analytics…

Apr
16

Regularized Multitasking Graphical Attention Model for Integrative Single-Cell Analysis

1PM — 2PM
Popp Martin Student Union, 265

With the recent popularity of sequencing technologies such as Mass Cytometry and Single Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-seq), multimodal data on…

Apr
16

Regularized Multitasking Graphical Attention Model for Integrative Single-Cell Analysis

1PM — 2PM
Popp Martin Student Union, 265

With the recent popularity of sequencing technologies such as Mass Cytometry and Single Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-seq), multimodal data on…

Apr
16

Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Banking

4PM
Cone University Center, Cone 208

Join us for an exclusive session, 'Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Banking,' featuring Hannah McGee, Senior…

Apr
16

Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Banking

4PM
Cone University Center, Cone 208

Join us for an exclusive session, 'Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Banking,' featuring Hannah McGee, Senior…

Apr
20

DSBA and HIA Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

9AM — 10AM

Join this hour-long virtual session for the opportunity to connect with the School of Data Science staff and learn more…

Apr
20

DSBA and HIA Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

9AM — 10AM

Join this hour-long virtual session for the opportunity to connect with the School of Data Science staff and learn more…

Apr
22

Analytics Frontiers Conference (AFC)

7:15AM — 5:45PM
Hilton Charlotte Uptown

Sponsored by UNC Charlotte, the Analytics Frontiers Conference is the largest data science conference in the region, attracting over 500…

Apr
22

Analytics Frontiers Conference (AFC)

7:15AM — 5:45PM
Hilton Charlotte Uptown

Sponsored by UNC Charlotte, the Analytics Frontiers Conference is the largest data science conference in the region, attracting over 500…

Explore Official University Catalog

Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.