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19 Master's degrees offered by the university
Ocean and Resources Engineering
The Ocean and Resources Engineering programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers advanced postgraduate training in marine disciplines. This full-time course provides students with the technical expertise required for maritime industries. It combines rigorous academic study with a focus on oceanic resource management.
Oceanography
The Department of Oceanography at University of Hawaii at Manoa is located on the University of Hawaii’s largest campus (about 20,000 students), overlooking Waikiki and downtown Honolulu.
Entomology
The MS in Entomology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides an education in general knowledge of entomology, including basic principles of insect identification, biology, systematics, and pest control and prepares the student for employment in private industry, government agencies, and research institutions.
Microbiology
Microbiology at University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to provide you with basic knowledge of this field, to permit you to acquire technical competence in the fundamentals of research and to foster creative and independent thinking.
Tropical Medicine
The Tropical Medicine Master’s Degree Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides students with a strong foundation in infectious disease microbiology and immunology and research experience in the field of Tropical Medicine.
Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering
The Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE) at University of Hawaii at Manoa was established in 1999 as result of a reorganization of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR).
Astronomy
To live and work under the sky of Hawai‘i is an extraordinary privilege. The Institute for Astronomy’s unmatched access to the telescopes and instruments on Maunakea and Haleakala represents a unique resource for education as well as research. The Astronomy program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Physics
The Physics programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers world-class training in fundamental science. Students can pursue B.A. or B.S. degrees through full-time study on campus. This comprehensive curriculum prepares graduates for diverse scientific careers within a top-ranked department known for research excellence.
Biological Engineering
The mission of the Biological Engineering (BE) program at University of Hawaii at Manoa is to provide engineering students a unique opportunity to study biological systems from the engineering perspective. The biological engineering program teaches the importance of the systems approach to problem solving.
Educational Psychology: Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation
The Educational Psychology: Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation is a 30-credit Master's level program at University of Hawaii at Manoa intended to prepare students for job positions in applied research settings in educational agencies, testing organizations, and profit/non-profit institutions.
Cell and Molecular Biology
The Cell and Molecular Biology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides an integrated course of study for students seeking a PhD or MS degree in health-related research.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
The Masters of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa enable students to gain advanced knowledge, develop professional skills, and learn cutting-edge methdologies through specialized course work and by conducting research.
Zoology
The Department of Biology graduate program from University of Hawaii at Manoa offers three degrees: a thesis M.S. (Plan A) in Zoology, a more coursework-oriented non-thesis M.S. (Plan B) in Zoology, and the Ph.D in Zoology.
Developmental and Reproductive Biology
The Developmental and Reproductive Biology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa will provide an educational experience which qualifies its graduates to obtain employment. At the same time, the Department has the responsibility of ensuring that its graduates will reflect credit upon this institution.
Marine Biology
Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have a long history of excellent research and graduate training in nationally ranked programs like Oceanography, Zoology, Botany, and Microbiology. Now, the School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology, and the College of Natural Sciences have come together to form a graduate program offering Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Marine Biology.
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry from University of Hawaii at Manoa offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Research opportunities are available in a wide-range of contemporary areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, bioinorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Information about potential research projects are discussed on individual faculty homepages.
Botany
The Department of Botany ’s Graduate Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers MS and PhD degrees in Botany. Graduate education is in a wide range of botanical specialties, with emphasis placed on tropical botany and conservation.
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa(UHM) offers MA and PhD programs in the full spectrum of mathematical sciences — including algebra, geometry, differential equations, real and complex analysis, logic, number theory, and probability and statistics, as well as various topics in applied mathematics.
Tropical Plant Pathology
The MS degree in Tropical Plant Pathology at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides a basic education and understanding of the pathogen groupings.