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Data Science

Data Science Co-op program is available for undergraduate students majoring in Data Science through the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science OR the Faculty of Science.

The program is optional and interested students must apply through the co-op department for their relevant faculty: Engineering and Computer Science Co-op OR Science Co-op.

What is required?

To participate in Data Science Co-op, you'll apply for admission and will have:

  • completed all of the courses for the first year of the program; or in the case of transfer students, have completed equivalent courses to the first year of the program
  • have a cumulative GPA of C+

If you're admitted to the program, you'll need to sign a copy of the Terms & Conditions at the start of your program.

How to join

The application process will be different depending on your faculty. You must have completed your first year of study and be a full-time student.

For students in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

There are two admission periods per year:

  • September 1 to 22 (fall intake)
  • January 1 to 22 (spring intake)

Apply for the regular Co-op Program or work experience program by logging into the .

  • use your UVic NetLink ID and password
  • once logged in, select “Co-op” on the navigation menu 
  • follow the prompts to complete your application

If you are unable to apply through the portal, please contact us.

For students in the Faculty of Science

  • enrol in SCIE 201 between July 15 and September 15 (this link will be active during the application period)

Work terms

Co-op work terms take place in the fall, spring or summer terms and are typically 4 months long, but can also be 8 or 12 months long.

If you complete 4 co-op work terms, you will receive the co-op designation on your parchment. 

If you complete 1 to 3 co-op work terms, you will receive the work experience designation on your transcript.

Learn more about:

Fees

Co-op students pay a co-op tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.

You'll pay your fees according to the same tuition fee deadlines as regular course fees.

Fees per work term for undergraduate students:

  • domestic students: $776.20
  • international students: $1,510.16

Fees per work term for graduate students:

  • domestic students: $776.20
  • international students: $976.27

Note that the graduate co-op tuition fee is different than the graduate installment fee. If you are a grad student and register for a co-op work term, during that term, you'll pay:

  • the grad co-op program fee  
  • the grad ancillary fees

If you register for a course (e.g. thesis 596 or 598) and a co-op work term in the same term, during that term, you'll pay:

  • the grad co-op program tuition fee
  • the course tuition fee
  • the grad ancillary fees

Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.

Average salaries

You'll receive a salary from your employer during each co-op work term. Co-op salaries vary according to many factors, including:

  • your previous work experience
  • the industry you're working in 
  • the responsibilities of your co-op job

View salary estimates for all programs.

Sample jobs

  • business analyst
  • business intelligence developer
  • data analyst
  • database administrator
  • machine learning engineer
  • programmer
  • researcher
  • research assistant
  • security analyst
  • statistician
  • strategic analyst
  • systems administrator
  • systems auditor
  • technical writer

Office & contacts

Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For students taking part through the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Office: ECS 204
engrcoop@uvic.ca
250-472-5800

Co-op coordinator for undergraduate students (student # ending in 0-4)     
Sheryl Thompson (ECS 216)
sthompson@uvic.ca

Co-op coordinator for undergraduate students (student # ending in 5-9)     
Mostafa Rahimpour (ECS 212)
mrahim@uvic.ca

Career educator
Karae White
karaewhite@uvic.ca 

For students taking part through the Faculty of Science

Co-op coordinator:
Jeremy Pearce
Office: BWC A239
scicoop@uvic.ca
250-721-7713

Science Co-op assistants:
Kandie Husband & Jessica Abriel
Office: BWC A243/245
scico@uvic.ca
250-721-6122

Career educator
Samantha Ogrodnik
samanthaogrodnik@uvic.ca

Full Co-op and Career staff directory

Get support

We're here to support you with every step in your co-op journey, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work. Contact your co-op coordinator or office for assistance.

If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, if you belong to an equity group, or if you identify as Indigenous, we have additional supports for your co-op experience.