Nova Southeastern University

The MS in Biological Sciences - Health Studies is a 12-month, 30-credit program designed to better prepare students for entrance into health or medical professional schools. It offers the opportunity for students to enhance their academic records, improve test scores, and obtain a graduate degree. The rigorous coursework you’ll take in this program will prepare you for health-related professional schools and health-related employment. And includes a free Kaplan test preparation course, which allows you to choose the test prep course appropriate to your career goals (e.g., MCAT, DAT, and PCAT)

As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue your doctoral studies, as well as a variety of career paths in publishing and education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for editors and writers will keep pace with other professions over the next several years, while demand for certain specialties, such as technical writing, will increase 10% faster than the average for all occupations.

This M.S. with a concentration in research gives you the opportunity to pursue your research interests in a specific aspect of genomics, microbiology, evolution, ecology, parasitology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. As a graduate of this program, you can enter a multitude of careers in any field of biology or continue your educational journey in a Ph.D. or professional medical program. In your research, you’ll tackle significant questions in biology and gain a superior understanding of the scientific method, applying it to your specific research goals and projects.

Train to become a reflective professional who understands the practice, design and evaluation of a variety of conflict resolution applications that help us solve problems inherent in social relations. Explore a wide array of techniques and strategies to help people achieve nonviolent, non-litigious solutions for conflicts that arise in personal, professional, organizational and social environments.

The M.S. in Marine Sciences program gives you the opportunity to dive deep into the study of marine systems, learning about a variety of special topics, including everything from shark research to coral reef reservation. At NSU, you’ll have immersive learning experiences laboratory and classroom settings as well as on the field. Mangroves, coral reefs, tropical freshwater, beaches, and deep-water habitats are just a few miles away from campus, which means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work hands-on in the environments that match your interests.

Prepare for one of the fastest-growing professions, with a variety of open positions in federal, state and local governments, as well as in the private sector. This program is for you if you are already practicing in the field, aspiring to a career in the field or have a strong academic interest in security affairs and international relations. The program is offered entirely online or in a hybrid format. Students selecting the hybrid format will take a combination of courses at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and online. A minimum of one campus-based course is offered each semester.

In the Master of Professional Science in Environmental Sciences program, you have the choice to specialize in marine biology, coastal zone management, computational molecular biology or environmental sciences. This program is unique by providing basic applied marine and environmental science as its anchor. This program is an excellent choice for any recent graduate or returning professional who requires additional expertise or credentials to advance your career.

Advance your study and practice in conflict analysis and resolution with a mentorship-based program that will develop your skills as a practitioner. The degree focuses on improving skills for reflective practice, developing understanding and mastering qualitative and quantitative research. Through a curriculum of theory, practice, research, teaching and informed leadership in the field, you will develop your knowledge, analytical thinking, professional leadership skills and practical skills for communicating and publishing your findings.

As an Oceanography/Marine Biology student, you will work directly with a major professor. Your faculty research mentor will help you develop your academic program of study and your research. This degree focuses on cultivating your ability to conduct advanced, original and independent research that adds to the body of oceanographic knowledge in one or more of the sub-discipline areas.