StudyQA — PhD: Computational Data-enabled Science and Engineering

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Computational and Data-enabled Sciences and Engineering is a new discipline that integrates computing, data sciences and domain sciences to create a set of professionals able to deliver knowledge and insight crucial to advancing both scientific knowledge and solving complex business problems.

Our faculty is engaged in research programs sponsored by government agencies, industry, and academic institutions worldwide. They have active collaborations with collegues throughout UB; once you join our program, you will contribute to these groundbreaking research projects.

The PhD degree requires a minimum of 72 credit hours. Additional requirements include passing qualifying exams and preparing your dissertation.

Core required courses

Our curriculum is designed around three core subjects:

Data Science
Applied Mathematics and Numerical Methods
High Performance and Data Intensive Computing

A minimum of 9 credits hours from the approved list of core classes must be taken in each area. The core course requirements total to 30 credits, with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Courses taken during your Master's program may be transferred and used toward this requirement, with the approval of your dissertation committee and the Graduate Director. We strongly suggest you finish this course work within the first 2 years of the program.

You will need to take courses to support your dissertation research. These courses, totalling 12 credits, must be completed by the end of your fifth semester. Depending on your dissertation topic, you may be advised to take elective courses that inform your research topic, or you may be advised to take other courses to broaden your CDSE-related knowledge.

Master's degree in related field (including, but not limited to, engineering, mathematics, business, marketing, pharmacy)
letters of recommendation
GRE scores
a GPA of 3.0 or better from your Bachelor's degree courses
for International applicants, a test of English language proficiency
- TOEFL (IBT): minimum score 79
- TOEFL (PBT): minimum score 550
- IELTS: minimum score 6.5 (with no sub-score below 6.0)
- PTE Academic: minimum score 55 (with no subsection score below 50)
- Scores must be less than 2 years old

The financial aid process for graduate and professional degree students is similar to that of an undergraduate student; however post-baccalaureate students also need to be aware of a few additional factors that may influence your financial aid awards.

Types of Aid Available

Federal financial aid options that you may be eligible for include:

Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans
Health Profession Student Loans
Federal Nursing Student Loans
Federal TEACH Grant

To be eligible for federal financial aid awards you must complete a FAFSA application and indicate that you are seeking a graduate or professional degree.

New York State also offers the following programs for graduate and professional study: