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29 Master's degrees offered by the university
Biology
The Biology graduate program at Pennsylvania State University encompasses a broad spectrum of research areas, including bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, neuroscience, phylogenetics, and physiology.
Statistics
The Master of Applied Statistics (M.A.S.) program at Pennsylvania State University is a professional degree designed to provide training in statistics focused on developing data analysis skills, and exploration of all core areas of applied statistics, without going deeply into the mathematical statistics foundations.
Biotechnology
The Master of Biotechnology curriculum at Pennsylvania State University is designed to give students broad knowledge and training in the scientific and practical aspects of biotechnology.
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience (NEURS) graduate program at Pennsylvania State University provides students curricular training with a broad focus on neuroscience, and the opportunity for concentrated research in a variety of disciplinary approaches to neuroscience such as biochemistry, cell biology, embryology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology.
Chemistry
The Chemistry program at Pennsylvania State University provides students with a broad background in chemistry and intensive research experience in the field of chemistry.
Nutritional Sciences
Enhance your leadership skills and prepare for evidence-based advanced practice in the field of nutrition. This online Nutritional Sciences degree program at Pennsylvania State University is designed for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) or professionals with a nutrition-related undergraduate degree.
Engineering at the Nano-scale
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering at the Nano-scale offered at Pennsylvania State University is an intensive one-year, 30-credit program requiring completion of a scholarly paper.
Biobehavioral Health
The graduate program in Biobehavioral Health (BBH) at Pennsylvania State University is an innovative, interdisciplinary graduate program within the College of Health and Human Development. The focus of the program is on the intersection of biological, psychological, behavioral, social, environmental, and cultural influences on health and disease throughout the lifespan.
Entomology
Students in Entomology at Pennsylvania State University represent a range of experiences and interests, with varied backgrounds from biology, chemistry, zoology, entomology, meteorology, ecology, and botany programs to name a few.
Operations Research
Pennsylvania State University students electing this option through participating programs earn a degree with a dual-title at both the M.S., M.A., or M.Eng. in another graduate program and Operations Research.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
The graduate program in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Pennsylvania State University prepares students for careers in astronomy, space science and education. Graduate instruction and research opportunities are available in theoretical, observational, and instrumental astronomy and astrophysics.
Bioinformatics and Genomics
The Bioinformatics and Genomics degree program at Pennsylvania State University is an interdepartmental program that engages faculty members from six colleges on two campuses.
Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology is the study of disease in plants and concerns the dynamic interaction between the plant, the causal agent (bacteria, fungi, viruses, nematodes, etc.), and their environments. This program is offered at Pennsylvania State University.
Plant Biology
The objective of this Plant Biology program at Pennsylvania State University is to educate and train plant biologists using the most modern techniques available today.
Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences
The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences at Pennsylvania State University is designed to prepare researchers across an array of specializations in the biological sciences that share an emphasis on trans-disciplinary training with applications that enhance health and well-being.
Biorenewable Systems
Biorenewable systems are the structures and processes that create and support biologically-based products capable of being continuously replaced through sound technology and management. The Biorenewable Systems (BRS) degree at Pennsylvania State University is offered as a resident instruction, research-based M.S. program.
Demography
Pennsylvania State University students electing this option through participating programs will earn a degree with a dual title at both the Ph.D. and M.A./M.S. levels, i.e., Ph.D. in another graduate program and Demography, or M.A. or M.S. in another graduate program and Demography.
Anatomy
The MS program in Anatomy at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is a research-oriented degree with an emphasis in preparing students for further professional education (such as allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry or physical therapy) or transitioning to doctoral programs in anatomy or other biomedical disciplines.
Integrative and Biomedical Physiology
The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program (IGDP) in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology at Pennsylvania State University will enable students to obtain interdisciplinary training encompassing both the fundamentals of biomedical physiology and advanced training in a specialized area, in preparation for varied biomedical careers in academia or industry.
Applied Statistics
Gain hands-on experience with the latest innovative software programs and study curriculum designed by experts in the field. This online Applied Statistics program at Pennsylvania State University can help you develop data analysis skills and explore applied statistics without delving too deeply into the foundations of mathematical statistics.