Does UMBC require the GRE for Master of Professional Studies in Data Science?
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No, to get into UMBC Masters of Professional Studies in Data Science, GRE is not required. The admission requirements to get into this course are given below:
- A bachelor’s degree in any subject
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Applicants without previous post-secondary education in Statistics, Calculus, or Basic Programming should take these courses at a university or community college before submitting the application
- English language proficiency score
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