244 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Occupational Therapy programme at the University of British Columbia is a 24-month, full-time professional Master's degree. Delivered in person, this accredited course combines intensive coursework with fieldwork placements to prepare students for national licensing and rewarding clinical careers in healthcare.

The Special Education program at University of British Columbia concerns the education of students with exceptionalities, such as students with visual impairments, developmental disabilities, emotional or behavioural disorders, learning disabilities, gifts and talents, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, in-person programme. Spanning roughly 2.7 years, this full-time course explores microbial ecology, pathogenesis, and the immune system. Students engage in advanced scientific training within a world-class public institution.

The Visual Art M.F.A. at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, two-year programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. It offers intensive conceptual development for professional artists, combining studio practice with theory to prepare graduates for advanced careers and post-secondary teaching roles.

The graduate program in Music Education offered by University of British Columbia is designed to meet a variety of needs and interests. Specializations include conducting, music pedagogy, early childhood music, curriculum development, cultural studies, music and media studies, music and related technologies, and teacher education.

The MEd degree concentration in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE) offered by University of British Columbia addresses the history of education, sociology of education, politics of education, philosophy of education, and cultural aspects of education.

The Social Work program at University of British Columbia can be achieved within one of three fields of practice: Health and social care; Family and Children's Services; Social and International Development. 

The M.Sc. in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, in-person programme based in Vancouver. Over approximately two years, students master exposure measurement and health assessment to manage biological, chemical, and physical hazards in various community and work settings.

The Theatre programme at the University of British Columbia is a two-year, full-time course delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Students engage in advanced research through coursework and a thesis project. This academic track focuses on critical, historical, and theoretical contexts within the performing arts.

The Linguistics M.A. at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, in-person programme based at the Vancouver campus. Over a typical duration of two years, students engage in advanced scientific study of human language. This public university course combines rigorous coursework with diverse research options.

The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) degree at the University of British Columbia is a professional degree designed to give the graduate strong research methodology skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests.

The M.Sc. in Human Nutrition at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time course typically spans two years, combining advanced coursework with a thesis to explore nutrient metabolism, diet-related diseases, and nutritional behaviours.

The Oceanography M.Sc. at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, in-person programme based in Vancouver. Over approximately two years, students explore marine sciences through interdisciplinary study and field research. This public university course offers specialisations in biological and physical oceanography.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences M.Sc. at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, full-time programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Over approximately 2.8 years, students engage in advanced scientific training and original thesis research within a world-class academic environment.

The Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity M.A. at the University of British Columbia is an interdisciplinary programme delivered in person. Over a duration of approximately 24 months, students engage in public study mode to explore the Mediterranean and Near East through advanced coursework and a research thesis.

The Geography M.A. at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, public programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Over a typical duration of two years, students engage in independent scholarly inquiry and advanced human geography studies through a flexible, student-driven academic framework.

The Master of Music in Piano at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This public degree focuses on advanced performance, requiring a solo recital and chamber music jury. It provides elite training for aspiring professional musicians.

The Public Health programme at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, two-year professional degree. Delivered through a combination of on-campus and online learning, this non-thesis course focuses on illness prevention and health promotion to prepare students for diverse leadership roles in the sector.

The Master of Education - Science Education degree from University of British Columbia offers students opportunities to pursue a wide range of research and professional interests in the field of STEM Education with the emphasis on science education.

The M.A. in Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, public programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Over two years, students engage in interdisciplinary coursework and a thesis, exploring ancient traditions through material culture, history, and sacred texts.