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How I got a data science job with no CS degree

by Tan Shu Ying·March 3, 2026

Biology degree. Self-taught Python and SQL over 8 months, built Kaggle projects, networked on LinkedIn. First DS role at RM5,500 after one year.

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Comments (2)

Sasha Lim74

Same path here — biology to data science. The transition is hard but the biology domain knowledge is actually an asset in healthcare data roles.

Irfan Daud58

The Kaggle projects are legitimately what got me interviews. Employers can see the actual code quality, not just claims.