Applied Biosciences at The University of Arizona in Tucson

The Professional Master's Degree in Applied Biosciences makes the most of the unique and technologically advanced research facilities and professors who reside at The University of Arizona.

Students can specialize in any area of the life sciences, drawing on the resources of over a dozen biological science departments in multiple colleges on the main campus and Arizona Health Sciences Center.

The Applied Biosciences program is interdisciplinary by nature. The research climate on the campus promotes collaborative efforts, and extensive interdisciplinary programs are in place.

As a result, students have the opportunity to incorporate several different areas of the life sciences into their personal program, creating an individualized plan of study that is unique to a particular student's interests and career goals.

Students work with an advisor to produce their unique plan of study incorporating research experiences, major coursework, elective coursework, an internship in industry, and a capstone project report. The internship provides the students with vital hands-on experience in industry and starts them on their careers.