Master of Science in Data Science (MScDS)

TRU's MScDS is delivered at the Kamloops campus and is described by TRU as "normally a 2-year program" completed in four semesters full-time. Students choose between a project option and a thesis option, both covering the theoretical foundations and practical application of data science. TRU states that successful candidates should have strong backgrounds in statistics and computing science, including data structures, algorithms and programming in R or Python. Students may receive exemption for up to three courses (nine credits) based on equivalent graduate coursework, allowing completion in three semesters. What the fee covers: the international full-time rate. TRU publishes a total programme tuition of CAD 51,186 under 'Graduate Programs Tuition Fees (2026-2027)', and the per-year figure shown is that total divided over TRU's own stated two-year length rather than a separately published annual rate. Fee year: 2026-27. English requirement as published: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; or TOEFL 570 paper (TWE 4.5 or better) / 88 iBT with no section below 20; or CAEL 70 with no subset below 60. Before you budget: budget the total, CAD 51,186 for the whole degree, rather than the per-year figure. TRU's 2026-2027 graduate table states 'Master of Science in Data Science $51,186', and the programme page confirms it is 'normally a 2-year program', gives 'Intake dates: January', lists the IELTS, TOEFL and CAEL scores above, and sets entry at a GPA of 3.00/4.33 for the project route or 3.33/4.33 for the thesis route on the last 60 credits. The fee page states 'Tuition rates published below apply for Fall (September) 2026, Winter (January) 2027 and Summer (May) 2027 intakes.' TRU operates a guaranteed-tuition model, so the total is fixed at entry. Compulsory extras on top of tuition: a one-time application fee of CAD 100, general fees of CAD 612 per semester for 12 credits, health fees of CAD 75 a month, and TRUSU extended health and dental of CAD 248 a year.