How should I prepare for a computational science masters?

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The discussion focuses on preparing for a master's degree in computational science, specifically targeting scientific computing. The user is currently studying basic mathematics and plans to advance to Linear Algebra, Statistics, and Numerical Methods, while also learning Data Science with Python and intending to take an online Machine Learning course with R. To enhance their application, they seek guidance on whether to pursue internships or examinations, such as the GRE, to improve their chances of acceptance into a geophysics or genomics sequencing program.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic Mathematics (A level syllabus)
  • Linear Algebra
  • Statistics
  • Numerical Methods for Data Science
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online courses in Machine Learning with R
  • Explore internship opportunities in geophysics or genomics
  • Investigate GRE and other relevant mathematics examinations
  • Study advanced topics in Data Science and Python applications
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Undergraduate students in computer science, aspiring master's candidates in computational science, and individuals interested in geophysics or genomics sequencing programs.

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Hi I am a computer science undergraduate planning to do a master's degree in computational science(scientific computing) winter 2018. Since I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, I want to prepare before I apply for a degree.

As of now I am following basic mathematics from A level syllabus, and once I complete basics of mathematics, I have planned to study, Linear algebra, Statistics and numerical methods (for data science and machine learning). For computer science, I am learning data science with python right now, and planned to do an online course in Machine learning with R. Also I have planned to do an internship in it next year beginning. For physics I am studying Halliday&resnick and campbel's for biology.( I want to get into geophysics or genomics sequencing program).

How can I improve my skills of getting selected in the masters program? Is my plan good enough or do I have to do anymore than that?? To establish my knowledge in genomics or geophysics, Should I write any examinations?(like GRE), what would improve my chances internship or exams?

I have contacted universities which very little helpful to get a correct answer. My efforts are totally disorganized because I don't know whether I am following the correct method. So please suggest a systematic method.
 
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