The MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University is an intensive one-year academic master's programme designed to prepare graduates to apply data science techniques across five focus domains: health science, economics, geoscience, social and behavioural science, and media studies. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and enables students to combine domain expertise with advanced data science and analytics skills, working collaboratively with peers from various backgrounds. Core themes include supervised learning, data visualization, dimensionality reduction, ethics in data science, and real-world problem solving with partners such as emergency services, broadcasters, and healthcare organizations. The program offers numerous elective options allowing for customized learning pathways and emphasizes both technical proficiency and interdisciplinary collaboration.