Ideal for working adults and pre-professional graduate students, Oakland University’s one-year master of arts in biology prioritizes coursework over research. With an unusually wide range of course options, our master of biology can easily be customized to fit your academic interests and career goals. Unlike the MS in biology, the MA in biology doesn’t require a research thesis, making it an excellent fit for teachers and non-research professionals in science careers. And the master of biology connects you to a diverse, active scientific community on campus and off. Flexible start dates and a student-friendly design make Oakland’s master of biology an excellent credential for building your career in education, environmental science, health care, resource management, and similar fields.
Ideal for working adults and pre-professional graduate students, Oakland University’s one-year master of arts in biology prioritizes coursework over research. With an unusually wide range of course options, our master of biology can easily be customized to fit your academic interests and career goals. Unlike the MS in biology, the MA in biology doesn’t require a research thesis, making it an excellent fit for teachers and non-research professionals in science careers. And the master of biology connects you to a diverse, active scientific community on campus and off. Flexible start dates and a student-friendly design make Oakland’s master of biology an excellent credential for building your career in education, environmental science, health care, resource management, and similar fields.
Our biology MA program excels for its versatility and practical career value. You’ll get a personalized experience that pays off in the job market and the workplace.
A biology MA qualifies you for a variety of jobs that have excellent earning potential. Demand is rising in areas such as science education, environmental science, microbiology, biochemistry, and epidemiology. Most of these fields offer above-average pay.
Our biology MA can help you compete for top jobs with employers such as:
The Master of Arts in Biology requires 32 credits of graduate coursework. A research thesis is not required. The master of biology includes a minimum of three courses from each of two tracks: cell/molecular, and ecology, evolution, and behavior.
Oakland University offers a very wide range of graduate biology course options, covering subjects such as:
You have the option to substitute a semester-long research project for one of your graduate courses.
Not sure if the MA biology degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.