UVM’s Mechanical Engineering program continuously updates their curriculum to address modern topics in mechanical engineering, and to offer a breadth of courses that makes studying in their program more flexible, whether you intend to earn an Ph.D. as a continuing student from local industries, or directly obtain a doctorate right from your bachelor.
Most of our graduate students are full-time and actively engaged in research projects with one or two faculty mentors who will be dedicated to your success. The size of the program also enables you to have close interactions with the rest of the faculty, and to regularly participate in the life of the program via our weekly seminars and invited speaker presentations.
We continuously update our curriculum to address modern topics in mechanical engineering, and to offer a breadth of courses that makes studying in our program more flexible, whether you intend to earn an M.S. as a continuing student from local industries, or directly obtain a doctorate right from your bachelor. Most of our graduate students are full-time and actively engaged in research projects with one or two faculty mentors who will be dedicated to your success. The size of the program also enables you to have close interactions with the rest of the faculty, and to regularly participate in the life of the program via our weekly seminars and invited speaker presentations.
UVM’s Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree is a 30-credit, on-campus or online program with a cohesive set of courses that form a strong foundation of understanding how the human body works. Program courses include fundamentals of biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, biostatistics and anatomy that prepare our graduates for the rigors of medical school and health professional school curricula. While designed to be completed in 1 year, our flexible curriculum allows for part time study.
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics offers a Master of Science degree. The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of research and coursework, a qualifying exam for candidacy, and the writing and defense of a thesis. The objective of this program is to provide a broad knowledge base of Microbiological and Molecular Genetic concepts to increase their competitiveness to pursue additional graduate degrees (PhD, MD) or to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries.
The Rubenstein School offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Natural Resources. As a a multi-disciplinary academic unit, the School strives to integrate disparate disciplines to enhance knowledge and develop solutions to an array of environmental issues. Faculty expertise includes forestry, wildlife biology, recreation management, aquatic sciences, watershed management, environmental sciences, environmental philosophy, sociology, policy, planning, economics, and conflict resolution.
The Master of Arts in Teaching program for middle level and secondary teachers is designed for those students who aspire to earn both a master’s degree and a license to teach in public middle or secondary schools. The program welcomes students from all colleges and universities who have completed at least an undergraduate degree (B.S. and B.A.) in arts and sciences, agriculture or natural resources, who have completed majors in topics such as English, social sciences (history, political science, economics or geography), science, mathematics, computer science and/or foreign languages (French, Spanish, Latin and Greek).
Students will prepare for licensure to teach in grades 5-9 for the middle level program or 7-12 for the secondary program in 1 or 2 summers and 1 academic year.
The graduate certificate in disability studies is an 18-credit program consisting of required and elective courses covering disability in healthcare, communication, social work, education and policy.
At the conclusion of your studies, you’ll pursue a self-guided research project showcasing your learning, and opening the door to your future in research, policy, or service.
This two-year program is hybrid, coupling online graduate education and in-person supervised practice experience (SPE). During the beginning of their second semester in the program, students come to the University of Vermont for a week of hands-on, in-person, embedded training that builds student and faculty connections. Students can then remain in Vermont for a university-designed supervised practice experience or select a self-design option.
This program focuses on developing leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics while taking a holistic, evidence-based approach to nutrition care. The UVM MSD is ACEND accredited and will prepare you to sit the Registration Examination for Dietitians and a rewarding career in the dietetics profession.
The 18-credit Certificate of Graduate Studies in Community Resilience and Planning (CRP) provides masters, doctoral and certificate of graduate study-only students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and guide communities through periods of change brought on by natural, economic, social and political shocks and disruptions. Students completing this certificate will develop a deep understanding of the current threats and opportunities facing communities within Vermont, the United States, and across the globe.
With a core set of courses designed to provide students with a survey of the community resilience and sustainability field, a foundation in community economic development and research methods, and a capstone experience focusing on system dynamics and strategic management and planning, the CRP prepares students with the tools needed to lead and assist communities through times of crisis and transition.
This doctorate prepares outstanding leaders in Vermont’s K-12 schools, districts, non-profits, and social service organizations.
UVM is excited to announce their newly revised and reinvigorated 3-Year+ Ed.D. program! Core courses and electives are offered during the summer, fall, and spring. New cohorts begin in July every year. Our low-residency program. is primarily online with synchronous evening classes aligned to the needs of the greater Vermont community.
Although designed to be completed in three years plus one extra summer semester (10 semesters total), you have up to seven years to complete the program.