Sandra Gross, MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024
"MDS is the optimal choice for anyone looking to delve into data science. Its concise structure and practical focus—rather than theoretical research—opens doors for individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their prior technical expertise and academic background."
Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Management and Technology from Technical University of Munich
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024
For my bachelor's thesis, I used statistical techniques to estimate the costs of diseases—an essential aspect of the German health insurance system. This thesis provided me with a real-life example of the importance of data science. Generally, in healthcare, the potential for data science is immense, with numerous applications ranging from medical imaging and pharmaceutical development to predictive modeling based on historical patterns of disease spread. All these factors undoubtedly steered me towards a deeper engagement with data science.
About Sandra Gross
Sandra completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Management and Technology from Technical University of Munich. While doing her Bachelor’s, Sandra participated in an exchange to UBC and wanting to gain some knowledge in the world of data science, took UBC’s DSCI 100 (Introduction to Data Science). The concrete concepts learned really piqued Gross’ interest in data science and gave her an idea of what all is possible with data science. This led her to apply to the UBC MDS Vancouver program. Outside of MDS, Sandra enjoys running, which helped her manage her stress levels. Read Sandra’s story.