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22 Master's degrees offered by the university
Survey and Data Science
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive degree programme, the B.Sc. in Survey and Data Science (Hons). This course is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in data analysis and survey methodologies. Details regarding the duration and attendance format are not specified.
Microbiology and Immunology
Biomedical sciences in general, and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan in particular, are fundamentally important to public health, policy, and education in the 21st century. Individuals with training in Microbiology and Immunology are needed in the food and pharmaceutical industries, as allied health professionals, for the nation's R&D mission, and in many other sectors.
Bioinformatics
The Master's in Bioinformatics Program at the University of Michigan prepares students for a wide range of consulting, research support and administration positions in private industry, government, and academia. The Master's degree program also offers outstanding training for students who are not yet ready to commit to a Ph.D. program.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Frontiers
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Frontiers program at the University of Michigan has three primary goals: to bring students to the study of ecology and evolution who might not otherwise have considered it.
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Master of Science at University of Michigan degree is a non-thesis, non-research based degree. However, some Master's students work in laboratories for course credit.
Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics
The Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics at the University of Michigan program offers the opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge of mathematics while at the same time studying a second partner discipline to which the mathematical tools can be applied.
Macromolecular Science and Engineering
The Macromolecular Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan has been a leader in the field of polymer science and engineering for over 50 years.
Space Engineering
The MEng program in Space Engineering at the University of Michigan develops both the theoretical and applied aspects of space engineering, while providing opportunities for hands-on experience at various levels via joint projects with government laboratories and industry.
Applied Statistics
The Master’s in Applied Statistics (MAS) programme from the University of Michigan is focused on statistical modeling and data analysis in order to prepare graduates for careers as applied statisticians in industry, government or business
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Traditional
The Traditional M.S. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Traditional Program at University of Michigan has both a thesis option and a coursework-only option. The program is flexible and serves a variety of career objectives, such as teaching in secondary schools, employment in a variety of research-oriented jobs, interpretive work in parks and nature centers.
Pharmacology
The M.S. degree in Pharmacology program offered at the University of Michigan is designed to be flexible and to serve a variety of career objectives. Examples of individuals who might benefit from the M.S. degree program are those who desire to enter the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Chemistry
The MS in Chemistry at the University of Michigan coursework-only option might be of interest to employees in chemistry-related industries for whom additional research experience is not as important as obtaining the MS degree for job advancements.
Nutritional Sciences
Nutrition has become a topic of growing national and global interest in the past decade, with intensifying research and scholarship related to topics like obesity, chronic disease risks, food safety and security, global hunger and undernutrition, and the environmental and health impacts of agriculture. The Nutritional Sciences is offered at the University of Michigan.
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
The Molecular and Integrative Physiology program at University of Michigan is targeted for students who specifically desire to earn an M.S. degree and who plan,after program completion,to pursue one of the following: employment in a research laboratory in academia or industry,application to a doctoral degree-granting program or application to a health profession program such as Medical School.
Human Genetics
The field of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan has grown dramatically in recent years, in large part due to rapid advances in new technologies for discovery and the explosion of new data and resources. Human Genetics interfaces with multiple research and clinical disciplines, with new opportunities for those with advanced training in basic science, clinical diagnostics and industry.
Chemistry Accelerated
The MS in Chemistry Accelerated at the University of Michigan coursework-only option might be of interest to employees in chemistry-related industries for whom additional research experience is not as important as obtaining the MS degree for job advancements.
Biostatistics
Biostatistics at University of Michigan develops and applies statistical methods to the design and analysis of studies in public health and biomedical research. With the emergence of "big data," biostatisticians have never been in higher demand than they are today
Atmospheric and Space Sciences
Climate & Space academic programs are integrated studies designed to give students a broad base of study in atmospheric, space and planetary science. The Atmospheric and Space Sciences program from University of Michigan is similar to the first two years of the doctoral program, however the core courses are not required.
Mathematics - Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
The Department of Mathematics and the Department of Statistics jointly oversee a new interdisciplinary Master of Science degree program in Mathematics - Quantitative Finance and Risk Management at the University of Michigan.
Human Genetic Counseling
University of Michigan Human Genetic Counseling Program is one of the most well established programs in the country and exemplifies our long history of innovation in clinical services and education in Human Genetics –hallmarks of the University of Michigan medical community.