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Master's Programs

A Master's degree from UNMC Graduate Studies can help you gain the additional skills you need to take your health sciences career to the next level, or it can be your next step toward earning a doctoral degree.

Students may enter Graduate Studies through the Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area Program (MSIA) or through one of the individual Master's programs.

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Individual Master's Programs

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program prepares students to be behavioral health practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills related to the provision of behavioral therapy for children and adolescents.
MS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
The Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program provides an opportunity for individuals desiring careers in health sciences, industry, education or research to prepare themselves for either professional studies or positions demanding mastery of science beyond the baccalaureate level.
MS in Biostatistics
The MS in Biostatistics is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in data management and computing, statistical reasoning, scientific logic, data analysis, and data interpretation.
MS in Cancer Research
Graduates with the UNMC Cancer Research MS degree have taken positions in personalized medicine counseling, in management of research laboratories, and in directing community-based health projects.
Master of Health Professions Teaching & Technology
The Health Professions Teaching and Technology Program was created to prepare a new generation of health professions educators to teach in programs related to allied health, medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions.
Master of Healthcare Delivery Science
The Healthcare Delivery Science Program is designed to provide practicing healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge of core administrative and leadership competencies related to five essential areas of healthcare practice.
MS in Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease
The Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease Master of Science program is designed to provide a strong background in pathobiology, microbiology and other basic sciences, thereby enhancing your preparation for further career advancement.
MS in Medical Anatomy
The Master of Science in Medical Anatomy program is designed for individuals aspiring to health science careers to better prepare themselves for professional studies in medicine, physical therapy, education, or research.
MS in Medical Physiology
The MS in Medical Physiology Program is an online, distance learning-only program that focuses on educating students in medical physiology.
MS in Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology
The Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology Master of Science is a two-year program that includes coursework and research, designed to enhance a career in biomedical research, medicine or dentistry.
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy provides an environment for students, faculty and other researchers to achieve excellence in pharmacy education, research and service.

The Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area Program

The Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area (MSIA) is intended for those who wish to pursue individually designed programs of an interdisciplinary nature within the medical sciences. The program offers the Master's degree in the following areas:

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MS in Biological Defense and Health Security
Students enrolled in this sub-plan will engage in and learn processes and methodologies affiliated with the fundamental elements and scientific principles needed to develop successfully in the emerging global security areas related to defense against infectious disease.
Clinical & Translational Research Mentored Scholars Program
Specifically for UNMC faculty, the intent of this program is to develop scientists and health professionals at the junior faculty stage into productive and independent clinical and translational researchers.
MS in Clinically Relevant Basic Research
Students will engage in and learn processes and methodologies affiliated with basic science studies that have translational relevance to the health of patients.
MS in Health Practice & Medical Education Research
This sub-plan supports emergency management/preparedness accreditation requirements within the healthcare and public health sectors and innovative approaches to health professions education, especially in the e-Learning and simulation technology spheres.
MS in Oral Biology
Students will engage in basic research on clinically important problems concerned with the biological, chemical and physical basis of issues related to oral health.
MS in Patient-Oriented Research
Students will engage in and learn the processes of patient-oriented clinical research. Research directly involves patients, evaluating either their tissue, behavior, physiology or responses to an intervention.