12 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Physician Assistant programme at Augusta University is a full-time Master of Physician Assistant course. Spanning a didactic phase on campus and a clinical phase across the region, this public university programme prepares students for autonomous medical practice through a legacy of 50 years of academic excellence.

Physiology explores the fundamental mechanisms of life by examining healthy body function, the mechanisms of disease, and the structure of cells, tissues and organ systems.If you choose to earn your MS in Medical Physiology from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, you’ll be studying in the only program of its kind in Georgia.  

The M.Sc. Biomolecular Science-Medicinal Chemistry at Augusta University is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced degree focuses on drug development, synthesis, and rational design. Students benefit from small class sizes and mentored research projects in state-of-the-art laboratories.

The Kinesiology M.Sc. at Augusta University is a flexible 36-hour programme designed for completion in 16 months. Offered in public study mode, it features a 100% online non-thesis track or a hybrid thesis option. Students gain advanced expertise in exercise science to prepare for professional roles or doctoral research.

The Clinical Nurse Leader MSN at Augusta University is an accelerated graduate programme designed for those with non-nursing degrees. This full-time, public study mode course prepares students for RN licensure and CNL certification. It offers a fast-track route into professional nursing leadership over a 16-month duration.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme at Augusta University is a public Master of Education designed for working professionals. This 60-credit hour course features evening classes and prepares students for Licensed Professional Counselor status. It is offered in a flexible study mode over a maximum of seven years.

The Public Health programme at Augusta University is a comprehensive Master degree delivered through a flexible online study mode. This accredited curriculum focuses on developing research-backed solutions for global health challenges, combining theoretical expertise with practical fieldwork to prepare ethical leaders in the field.

The M.Sc. in Epidemiology at Augusta University is a 36-credit hour postgraduate programme delivered in a flexible online study mode. Designed for health professionals and graduates, this public course focuses on disease prevention and risk analysis, allowing students to complete a capstone project in their local area.

By choosing to earn your Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences, you’ll join a rigorous and comprehensive program that incorporates academic instruction with extensive hands-on clinical education.

The Medical Illustration programme at Augusta University is a public Master of Science degree. This five-semester course combines visual arts with health sciences to prepare students for professional communication roles. It is the oldest programme of its kind globally, offering full-time training in surgical and anatomical art.

The Occupational Therapy programme at Augusta University is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. Over six semesters, students complete 89 credit hours of intensive training. This historic programme prepares health professionals to enhance patient lives through skilled clinical intervention and fieldwork.

The Oral Biology programme at Augusta University is a public Master of Science degree designed for those seeking expertise in dental research. This 36-credit-hour course offers flexible completion over five to 15 semesters. It integrates biomedical science with clinical care to prepare students for advanced scientific roles.