Microbiology The Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences offers programs in graduate studies leading to a master’s or Ph.D. in Microbiology. The curriculum plan is variable and will take into account each student’s goals for graduate study and the content of his or her previous preparation. Students may choose from biomedical research areas such as […]
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Mechanical Engineering The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Each graduate student, in consultation with his or her graduate committee, prepares an individual program of study. Current areas of research include: Biomechanics and Biomedical EngineeringBiomimeticsComposite Materials and StructuresComputational MechanicsControls and Dynamic SystemsDesign OptimizationFluid MechanicsHeat […]
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Music Performance The Music Division offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Music degree with majors in music education (including concentrations in advanced conducting) and performance. Individualized curriculum possibilities are designed to meet student interests and needs while offering a balanced program of academic and professional courses. For further information visit the Music Graduate […]
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Nursing The School of Nursing several program plans for graduate study (1) Master of Science in Nursing Leadership: Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner, (2) Master of Science in Nursing Leadership: Nurse Educator, (3) Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner, and (4) a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education. MS in Nursing Leadership: Rural […]
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Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science The MS degree in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science may be earned for a program of study comprising at least 30 hours of work including credit for graduate thesis work, which constitutes a major portion of the degree program. Areas of emphasis for graduate work include nutrient dynamics in agricultural […]
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Psychology NOTE: The Psychology MA program is not currently accepting students for Fall 2026. Both MA and PhD degrees in Psychology are offered and prepares students for careers in college teaching and research. Students work closely with a research advisor and begin research involvement in the first year. Research labs focus on the following specialty areas: […]
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Quaternary and Climate Studies The University of Maine Climate Change Institute offers a MS degree in Quaternary and Climate Studies which is a thesis-based program that requires at least 30 credit hours, which will consist of at least 24 hours of coursework and at least 6 hours of thesis work. Thesis work may not exceed 15 hours. […]
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Spatial Information Science and Engineering The expanding use of mobile, spatial, and context-aware technologies, the building of interoperable coordinated information infrastructures and pervasive sensor-networks, the use of location as the foundation for many current and future business and scientific information systems, and the widespread enablement of individuals to gather their own spatial data, report it […]
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Economics PLEASE NOTE: The School of Economics is no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year; consider applying for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students enrolling in graduate programs in Economics (MS or MA) focus their studies on advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, with research strengths in applied economics and quantitative methods. Graduates […]
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Social Work The Master of Social Work program is designed for people who are interested in entering the social work profession at an advanced professional level and for people currently in the profession who are interested in upgrading their knowledge, skills, credentials and career potential. Master of Social Work Degree The University of Maine’s School […]
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