Academic Calendar

Dartmouth’s online MS in Health Data Science degree provides rigorous training in the theory and application of data science methodology to produce innovators and through leaders able to tackle our most pressing challenges within the health and biomedical fields.

Academic Calendar

Program Overview Curriculum Capstone

Year at a Glance

The academic year is divided into four terms (fall, winter, spring, summer) that include 10 weeks of coursework each.
Students take two sequential, 5-week courses per term in the first six terms.
The online program includes an additional 3-week intensive seminar each year in late November through mid-December.
Students complete a 10-week capstone project in their final term.
All classes include weekly asynchronous activities, including videos, readings, small projects, lab-based activities, and weekly assignments.
Each week includes one live (synchronous) 90-minute class meeting led by the course director.
Students will dedicate approximately 15-20 hours per week on coursework and class time.
Students have access to teaching assistants and social media channels to connect with other students during the week.
The online program begins in the fall, and students graduate 21 months later in the spring.

Live Session Class Times

Required synchronous Zoom calls with course faculty will occur weekly throughout the program. The call will take place on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET

All program components (e.g., Zoom calls, assignment due dates) operate on Eastern Time.