Take Your Career Further with NSU’s Graduate Degree Programs
At the Nova Southeastern University Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, our goal is to inspire and empower you through the symbiosis of diverse disciplines. Expand your critical thinking. Explore your creativity. Become the type of academic or professional who creates change.
NSU is the ideal place to advance your current career, expand your credentials or branch into an entirely new field. Many programs offer multiple options for concentrations in close partnership with renowned faculty advisers who teach by example.
Master’s Degrees
The NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences offers Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Professional Science degree programs that lead to fulfilling careers in a variety of fields.
Biological Sciences (M.S.)
This M.S. in Biological Sciences program gives you the opportunity to pursue your research interests in a specific aspect of genomics, microbiology, evolution, ecology, parasitology, molecular biology and bioinformatics.
Begin Your InquiryComposition, Rhetoric and Digital Media (M.A.)
As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue your doctoral studies, as well as a variety of career paths in publishing and education.
Create With UsEnvironmental Science (M.P.S.)
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.
Evaluate Your OptionsMarine Science (M.S.)
Dive into your study of marine systems with a wide variety of special topics, including everything from shark research to coral reef conservation.
Immerse YourselfMedicinal Chemistry (M.S.)
In this two-year program, you’ll learn how to design, synthesize, and examine biologically active pharmaceuticals, including therapeutically useful drugs, natural products, and toxins.
Learn MoreNational Security Affairs and International Relations (M.S.)
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.
Secure Your FutureDoctoral Degrees
Our Ph.D. programs are designed for in-depth study in your field while drawing from a variety of theoretical perspectives and the knowledge of our experienced, interdisciplinary faculty.
Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (Ph.D.)
This program is designed for those looking to shape the future of digital media production and writing instruction through rigorous research, advanced practice, and a focus on experiential learning in writing, communication, and media production.
Advance Your CareerConflict Analysis and Resolution (Ph.D.)
Advance your study and practice in conflict analysis and resolution with a mentorship-based program that will develop your skills as a practitioner.
Take the Next StepOceanography/Marine Biology (Ph.D.)
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.
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