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Data scientist
Data scientists blend statistics, coding and domain knowledge to solve problems with data. Expect A-level maths, a quantitative degree, internships with modelling work, then graduate schemes or junior scientist roles. Navigait surfaces live vacancies only. Entry and pay ranges stay on the National Careers Service profile.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Strong maths and English.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Maths and further maths, computer science or physics.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Data science, statistics, computer science or physics. MSc routes exist for career changers.
- 4
Work experience
Analysis projects, competitions, or volunteering with real datasets.
- 5
Internships and insight
Data science or analytics internships with coding assessments.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Graduate data science or analytics schemes.
- 7
First role
Junior data scientist or analyst in an advanced analytics team.
Entry requirements
Quantitative degree plus programming. Many roles ask for postgraduate study.
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Questions
Is a master's required?
Increasingly common but not universal. Read each employer's published criteria.
Where do entry requirements come from?
National Careers Service publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.