Science and Mathematics

Materials Science & Engineering

The common supply-chain bottleneck in all emerging technologies are new materials for devices such as sensors, catalysts, electronics, batteries, cyber-physical interfaces, health and climate/environment monitoring. Recent Federal and State initiatives to boost US self-reliance in these technologies are driving new investment and job growth in every state across the nation, including Maine. An essential requirement […]

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Climate Science and Adaptation

Climate change is already impacting northern New England, with anticipated impacts to Maine’s fisheries, timber industry, and economy. Understanding climate change science and its role in adaptation will be critical for Maine’s 21st century workforce across a variety of job sectors that include businesses, government decision-making, and education. The Climate Science and Adaptation Certificate will […]

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Materials Science & Engineering (Interdisciplinary Ph.D.)

The graduate concentration in Materials Science and Engineering has an associated interdisciplinary faculty group comprising faculty and researchers from multiple research centers and institutes as well as three academic colleges. This interdisciplinary offering provides IPh.D. students an opportunity to develop high-demand skills related to the design, fabrication, and utilization of materials across a variety of […]

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One Health & the Environment

The One Health and the Environment graduate certificate is a highly interdisciplinary 12-credit program designed to be completed in two years. One Health is a relatively new science integrating medical, veterinary, and environmental sciences. Through the unique location of the University of Maine campuses and their proximity to rural northern and coastal communities where commercial […]

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Non-Degree Study

Graduate non-degree students are those who are interested in enrolling in 500-level or above coursework (not related to a degree program), whose previous background or work does not immediately qualify them for admission to the Graduate School, or for individuals looking to utilize employer benefits for continuing education. The abbreviated application process only requires proof […]

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Human Nutrition

The Human Nutrition certificate offered by the School of Food and Agriculture is 100% online and is a 12-credit program. The certificate will work to offset the demand for well-educated professionals in the field of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Educational objectives For more information, contact the Graduate Coordinator. NOTE: If you are an international student […]

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Food Technology

The Food Technology graduate certificate offered through the School of Food and Agriculture is 100% online and is a 12-credit program. The graduate certificate would benefit professionals working in the food industry. Educational objectives For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator. NOTE: If you are an international student who is interested in pursuing any […]

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Electrical Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering. Thesis and non-thesis options are available for the M.S. degree. For a non-thesis degree, a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework is required. The thesis option requires 30 credit hours of coursework, and an additional six credits of […]

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Marine Sciences (PSM)

The Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree is a non-thesis, professional practice degree designed to allow students to advance their scientific knowledge while simultaneously developing or enhancing their abilities to apply scientific knowledge in a variety of professional settings, including but not limited to government or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private industry. This two-year program includes […]

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Spatial Informatics

The Master of Science in Spatial Informatics is an all course-work degree program of study that is available only through distance learning. Its goal is to serve place-bound students that desire strong theory, computational, analytical, policy and technical foundations in geographic information science and systems. This graduate degree is the online version of the on-campus […]

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