MASTER OF LIFE

SCIENCES

College of Chemical and Life Sciences

The Master of Life Sciences is an online content-based masters program designed primarily for middle and high school science teachers that provides in depth knowledge of current research areas in the biological, biochemical and biomedical sciences. The courses cover subject matter as diverse as genetic engineering and gene therapy to chemistry, ecology and the concepts of biocomplexity. University faculty who are experts in the field will lead discussion sessions on topics of current interest with significant social impact. Topic examples include the positive and negative aspects of genetically engineered foods and their safety , the development of new energy sources and the ethical and moral issues involved in cloning and the handling of genetic information.

The program also provides a set of laboratory experiences that facilitates the presentation of many of these concepts in the classroom. Aside from the laboratory experiences, all courses will be offered exclusively through distance education as online courses. Our infrastructure provides a web based asynchronous program.

Individuals who desire to update and advance their knowledge or who must complete an advanced degree or graduate courses, will find that this program meets their needs. In addition to our general program we offer focused Areas of Concentration in Biology and in Chemistry.

For more information visit the College of Chemical and Life Sciences website for the Master of Life Sciences or contact Single Point of Contact (SPOC)spoc@umd.edu.

University of Maryland College Park
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
Office of Professional Studies
1130 Mitchell Building, First Floor
College Park, Maryland 20742-3210

Phone/Fax Numbers:
Email: spoc@umd.edu
Phone: 301-314-3572
Toll-free: 1-877-989-7762
Fax: 301-314-7915