Overview
Bachelor of Data Science (BDSc) at Kathmandu University School of Science
Bachelor of Data Science (BDSc) is a four-year, eight-semester undergraduate program offered by the Department of Mathematics at Kathmandu University School of Science (KUSOS) in Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
The program is part of the department's bachelor's-level portfolio alongside B.Sc. in Computational Mathematics. Within the wider KUSOS academic structure, Data Science is positioned as a computing and quantitative field.
Quick Highlights
| Course Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course: | Bachelor of Data Science (BDSc) |
| Academic Level: | Bachelor's |
| University: | Kathmandu University |
| Institution: | Kathmandu University School of Science |
| Academic Unit: | Department of Mathematics |
| Duration: | 4 years |
| Academic Structure: | 8 semesters |
| Academic Orientation: | Computing and quantitative study |
| Location: | Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Data Science is offered through the Department of Mathematics at Kathmandu University School of Science, an academic school under Kathmandu University.
At bachelor's level, the Department of Mathematics offers two programs: Bachelor of Data Science and B.Sc. in Computational Mathematics. Its higher-study portfolio includes M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics, M.Phil. in Mathematics, M.Phil. in Statistics, Ph.D. in Mathematics, and Ph.D. in Statistics.
The wider KUSOS academic context identifies Data Science as involving computing and quantitative study.
Duration and Academic Structure
Duration: 4 years
Academic Structure: 8 semesters
Bachelor of Data Science follows a four-year undergraduate structure divided into eight semesters.
This is the same overall duration structure used for the other bachelor's program administered by the Department of Mathematics, B.Sc. in Computational Mathematics, although the two remain separate degree programs.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed 10+2 level or an equivalent qualification with:
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a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0; or
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at least 50% aggregate marks.
Candidates must also have studied either:
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Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM); or
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Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science (PMCs)
in both Grades XI and XII or equivalent.
The required subject combination places Mathematics among the core academic backgrounds for entry to the program.
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics has been associated with Kathmandu University since the university's establishment in 1991. It was formerly known as the Department of Mathematical Sciences, operated within the Department of Natural Sciences from 2007 to 2017, and was re-established as the Department of Mathematics in 2018.
The department is involved in teaching, lectures, academic discussions, and research activities. Its faculty also contributes Mathematics teaching to other science and engineering programs at Kathmandu University.
Bachelor of Data Science forms part of this mathematics-based academic environment while maintaining its own undergraduate program identity.
Related Mathematics Programs
| Academic Level | Program |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Bachelor of Data Science; B.Sc. in Computational Mathematics |
| Master's | M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics |
| MPhil | M.Phil. in Mathematics; M.Phil. in Statistics |
| Doctoral | Ph.D. in Mathematics; Ph.D. in Statistics |
Students comparing quantitative undergraduate options at KUSOS can also explore BSc in Computational Mathematics. The two degrees are listed separately under the Department of Mathematics.
Admission and Academic Framework
Admission: Admission follows the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
Entrance: Entrance procedures are governed by the Kathmandu University admission framework.
Curriculum: Academic curriculum requirements operate according to Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
Examinations and Degree Award: Examination procedures and degree award are governed by Kathmandu University regulations.
Eligibility, entrance-test arrangements, application schedules, fees, scholarships, and other admission-cycle details may change between intakes and are therefore separate from the program's evergreen academic profile.
Bachelor of Data Science and Computational Mathematics
Bachelor of Data Science and B.Sc. in Computational Mathematics are both undergraduate programs under the Department of Mathematics. Both follow four-year, eight-semester structures and share the same stated departmental eligibility requirements.
They remain separate degree titles. Students comparing the two should use the individual program structure and curriculum applicable to each course rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bachelor of Data Science at Kathmandu University?
Bachelor of Data Science, abbreviated BDSc, is a four-year undergraduate program offered by the Department of Mathematics under Kathmandu University School of Science.
How long is Bachelor of Data Science?
Duration: The program runs for four years and consists of eight semesters.
What is the eligibility for Bachelor of Data Science?
Eligibility: Applicants need 10+2 or equivalent with at least aggregate GPA 2.0 or 50% aggregate marks and the required PCM or PMCs subject background.
What does PCM mean?
PCM refers to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
What does PMCs mean?
PMCs refers to Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Which department offers Bachelor of Data Science?
The program is offered by the Department of Mathematics at Kathmandu University School of Science.
Is Bachelor of Data Science the same as BSc Computational Mathematics?
No. They are separate bachelor's programs offered through the same Department of Mathematics.
What higher-study programs does the Department of Mathematics offer?
The department also offers M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics, M.Phil. in Mathematics, M.Phil. in Statistics, Ph.D. in Mathematics, and Ph.D. in Statistics.
Where is Bachelor of Data Science offered?
The program is offered through Kathmandu University School of Science in Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
