Pennsylvania Masters Programs

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• Housed within the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine's Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is the master of science in biostatistics program. The two-year degree program courses include Linear Models and Generalized Linear Models, Introduction to Human Health and Diseases, Design of Biomedical Studies, Categorical Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Introductory Epidemiology, Survival Analysis and Longitudinal Data Analysis. A written exam and master's thesis project/paper are required prior to graduation. Students interested in taking their education further may enroll in the Penn Medicine Ph.D. in biostatistics program.

  The university admits students for the program once a year for the fall semester. A bachelor's degree in any subject is accepted, but students must have completed a year of calculus and a semester of linear algebra, as well as have experience with data analysis, statistics and programming languages. Three letters of recommendation and GRE scores are required.

  University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  423 Guardian Dr.
  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021
  215-898-5300
  upenn.edu

University of Pittsburgh

• Students with their head in the clouds may be interested in the University of Pittsburgh's master of physics and astronomy degree. The program allows for four years for completion courses include Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Theory, Math Methods in Physics, Teaching of Astronomy, Computational Methods, General Relativity, Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy and Solid State Physics. Students may opt to conduct a thesis project or paper (an original physics research project or survey, with an oral thesis defense) or take additional elective courses instead. All classes require a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A Ph.D. is available in the department for students wishing to keep going in their studies.

  Candidates for the program must have a bachelor's degree in astronomy, physics or a related subject. Three letters of reference, GRE scores (with physics subject exam score) and a statement of purpose are also required.

  University of Pittsburgh
  Department of Physics and Astronomy
  100 Allen Hall
  3941 O'Hara St.
  Pittsburgh, PA 15260
  412-624-9000
  physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu

Philadelphia University

• Earn one of 13 master's degrees from Philadelphia University, including the school's master of science in sustainable design. Students may choose three ways to complete the degree: one year of full-time study, two years of part-time study or two years with a research project. Classes include Ecological Design, Aesthetics of Green, Ecological Site Systems, Understanding Environmental Forces, History/Theory of Sustainability, Understanding Material Properties, Life Cycle Assessment, Political Landscape and Principles of Sustainable Materials.

  GRE scores are not required unless the student would like to apply for a teaching assistant position. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, interior design or general architecture, but all majors are considered. A portfolio or resume detailing completed sustainable design projects, a letter of intent and two letters of recommendation are required. Candidates may be asked to complete an interview.

  Philadelphia University
  4201 Henry Ave.
  Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
  215-951-2700
  philau.edu