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Professional Science Master’s

Introduction

Professional Science Master’s is a postgraduate academic degree designed to allow students to pursue higher education in science and mathematics alongside enhancing professional skills. This interdisciplinary program was initiated as an alternative to doctoral programs to pursue advanced training in science with the simultaneous development of business skills.

Professional Science Master’s or PSM as it is popularly known was started in 1997 with grants to 14 research universities to support the founding of natural sciences and mathematics programs. This later was followed by a focus towards bioinformatics courses at additional universities.

This  2 years program imparts training in an interdisciplinary or upcoming field of study. Students pursuing a Professional Science Master’s degree usually have the opportunity to acquire skills such as communication and business understanding essential at the workplace through internships and ‘cross-training’. PSM degree provides fresh graduates with a direct passageway into the industry.

Professional Science Master’s degree is available in the following fields:

  • Biology/Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics
  • Computational Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Medical Related Sciences
  • National Defense
  • Physics and Geological Sciences

Some of these courses have a GRE score requirement. The requirements will vary from course to course and university to university.

These programs are developed keeping the requirements of the industry in mind and provide graduate students closer and more personalized interaction between researchers and managers, thereby furthering their future career prospects. With the growing trend in employers seeking professionals well versed with business fundamentals, project management, and team-building, this degree provides the launchpad to gain an advantage in today’s competitive world.

Some top universities offering Professional Science Master’s include:

  • John Hopkins University
  • Cornell University
  • IIT Chicago
  • Rice University

Our Admission Counseling specialists at Manya-The Princeton Review have demonstrated expertise and experience in guiding students for gaining admission into a PSM program.

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