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17 Master's degrees offered by the university
Biology and Biotechnology
The Biology and Biotechnology program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute will give you the rigorous knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience needed to launch a successful career in the life sciences or prepare for a medical or doctoral program.
Physics for Educators
Current physics teachers find the Physics for Educators program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is just what they need to advance their careers, deepen their content knowledge, reignite their passion for their field, and encourage their students to discover the joys of physics.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s versatile master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biology will give you the rigorous knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience needed to launch a successful career in the life sciences or prepare for a medical or doctoral program.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is offered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The Master of Science in Biotechnology program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) equips students with technical knowledge and lab training, laying the foundation for a fulfilling career in the biotech industry—a sector that’s booming here in central Massachusetts.
Applied Mathematics
The Applied Mathematics program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute will prepare you to use mathematics to solve complex problems in a wide variety of fields. You will gain expertise in the mathematical applications most in demand today as you apply your knowledge to tackle challenges in science, engineering, business, computer science, and industry.
Medicinal Plant Chemistry
With the addition of NEW coursework recently developed by the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s online MS in Chemistry with an optional specialization in Medicinal Plant Chemistry is one of the few graduate programs available in the United States where one can receive an advanced degree specializing in plant-based chemistry.
Neuroscience
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s MS in Neuroscience advances understanding of the human brain-one of the most significant and urgent scientific challenges of our time.
Chemistry
The Chemistry program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a part-time program designed for targeted, in-depth investigations in advanced topics in modern chemistry.
Biochemistry
The Biochemistry program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a part-time program designed for targeted, in-depth investigations in advanced topics in modern biochemistry.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute will prepare you to become a truly interdisciplinary scientist with expertise in computer science, informatics, and statistics on the one hand, and life sciences on the other.
Mathematics for Educators
The Mathematics for Educators program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is tailored to educators who want to strengthen their content knowledge and develop engaging classroom activities. Designed for middle school and high school math teachers and community college instructors seeking an advanced degree, the master of mathematics program is flexible and streamlined.
Mathematics for Educators
Mathematics for Educators is offered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Merging coursework and project work in mathematics and learning sciences, WPI’s Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators (MMED) enables classroom teachers to expand their mathematical expertise while creating more targeted and engaging learning environments for their students.
Applied Physics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute new master’s in Applied Physics lets you structure your own academic and professional path in areas ranging from photonics to medical physics.
Industrial Mathematics
The Industrial Mathematics program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute will prepare you to use sophisticated mathematics to solve increasingly complex problems that arise in business and industry.
Physics
The Physics program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute combines essential theoretical knowledge of physics principles with boundary-pushing research to equip you with the skills you need to pose and answer important questions and then solve problems in settings as varied as a pharmaceutical lab to a lecture hall.
Applied Statistics
The Applied Statistics program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to tackle challenges of statistical design, analysis, and control that arise across a wide variety of fields.
Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's online MS degree in Biotechnology is a skills-focused, non-thesis degree program that offers a broad base in the technical knowledge and lab training needed for professional careers in the biotech industry.