Bachelor's in Data Science for Global Challenges

In the first year, you will get a broad foundation for this programme. It contains a mix of courses in the fields of life sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer science and the integration of data science for global challenges. 

Courses year 1.

In your second year, you'll become more advanced. You'll learn more advanced techniques in data science and artificial intelligence and also how to apply them in a responsible way. 

Courses year 2.

Would you like to go abroad or choose you own courses? The first part of the third year you can choose your own courses in the elective or minor part. You decide what you'll study; this is the elective semester. Will you take a minor? Or will you choose your own electives, for example, at another university in the Netherlands or even abroad? 
The second half of the year revolves around your final major project, where everything you've learned comes together. You'll apply data science in one of the global challenges. 

Courses year 3.

During this degree, you’ll take various courses that include lectures, tutorials, practicals and self-study. Part of the programme also involves group work, helping you develop your skills in interdisciplinary collaboration.

In your third year, you can choose whether to broaden or deepen your knowledge with a minor. WUR offers nearly fifty different minors, but you can also choose a minor at another university in the Netherlands or even abroad. Your study advisor will help you make the best choice. View all available minors here.

At WUR, we believe in the power of personal guidance. That's why you'll receive more support from lecturers, study advisors, and supervisors here than at many other universities. This commitment not only helps you stay on track with your studies but also makes your time at university extra valuable and motivating.

This is a unique degree at WUR and therefore has no comparable alternative.

After completing your Bachelor's degree, you can progress to many different Master's programmes. These Master's programmes are a good fit:

• Master's in Data Science for Food and Health
• Master's in Bioinformatics
• Master's in Biosystems Engineering
• Master's in Geo-information Science

Another Wageningen Master's programme is also an option. In that case, in the third year of your Bachelor's programme, you choose electives that will allow you to easily enter your preferred Master's program. Your academic advisor will help you determine this route, ensuring you can start without delay. Pursuing a Master's degree at another university or abroad is often also possible, as your WUR Bachelor's degree is recognised worldwide. Read more on the Pre-master's page.

After completing your bachelor's degree, you can choose a master's programme. You are eligible for various master's programmes at Wageningen University & Research, such as Bioinformatics, Geo-information Science, Biosystems Engineering, and Data Science for Food & Health. Other fields of study are also possible once you have completed certain electives.

Depending on which master's programme you have completed, you can work as a data scientist, engineer, analyst, programmer, IT specialist, geo-data specialist, epidemiologist, or researcher.

What can you become with Data Science for Global Challenges?

Consider a job as:

• Data scientist
• AI Specialist
• Geo-data specialist
• Epidemiologist
• Consumer researcher
• Programmer

Student Career Services facilitates WUR students towards the labour market. If you need help in your orientation towards your future career. 

To be admitted to the Bachelor's Data Science for Global Challenges, you should have completed a relevant high school diploma in which you studied Mathematics and (Biology or Chemistry or Physics). You should be proficient in English.

Have a look at the Application & Admission page for starting at Wageningen University & Research and check whether your prior (international) education qualifies you for this bachelor's programme. 

Are you a Dutch student? Switch the language to Dutch at the top of these pages to view the admission information that applies to you.

Studying involves certain costs. Curious about an overview of these costs? You can find all the information about the costs on this page.

Studying in Wageningen also means enjoying student life. Whether it's a sporting event, a party, or a laid-back evening with friends at one of the student associations, there's always something going on. Additionally, there are parks, forests, and a river nearby, so if you enjoy the outdoors, you're in the right area. Everything you need to know about student life in Wageningen can be found here.