Beginning in fall 2026, the Organizational Dynamics Programs are moving to a low-residency format, offering greater flexibility for ambitious students who work full time while pursuing their degree. Now you can complete your coursework online in an immersive virtual environment, with scheduled synchronous meetings to invite discussion and reflection with your peers.
Applying to grad school is stressful enough on its own. Factor in the ever-changing global pandemic and the uncertainty of universities’ plans to help stop the spread, and the application process becomes even more uncharted.
The health of the Delaware River has improved dramatically over the past 50 years, so much so that the environmental organization American Rivers named the Delaware its 2020 River of the Year. Now, two students from the master's programs in earth and environmental science are part of a project by the Water Center at Penn to research how to make the river even cleaner so it can be safe for swimming.
In the University of Pennsylvania’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs, you receive Ivy League preparation for demanding health professional schools. Our world-class faculty and dedicated program staff help you prepare to excel in your field. We also offer key admissions support as you prepare applications for medical, dental, or veterinary school.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Post-Baccalaureate Studies (post-bacc) program offers you the flexibility to handpick the Ivy League courses you need to accomplish your goals. Whether you’re preparing for another degree, expanding your career knowledge, or exploring an area of personal interest, you can take advantage of our world-renowned resources and thriving intellectual community.
Your journey to the Master of Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania starts with you: your passions, your questions, and your unique combination of academic interests. You state your goals, and we help you craft your course of study within the exciting academic environment of the Ivy League.
Whether you’re currently a chemistry professional or seeking to enter the field, the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Chemical Sciences helps you prepare for a diverse range of career possibilities. With a faculty of leading researchers and industry experts, our Master of Chemical Sciences program provides the academic and career opportunities you need to achieve your professional chemistry goals.
Developed by one of the founders of positive psychology, Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program educates students at the cutting edge of this transformative field. A background in psychology is not required for this degree; our community of students and alumni from around the world includes professionals from a variety of fields such as healthcare, human resources, and education.
Cait Cavarocchi was in her second term of Penn’s Pre-Health Programs when the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic. Like many students, Cait and her classmates completed the term online in accordance with the order to stay home and maintain social distance—but it was hard, knowing that members of her chosen profession were working on the front lines of the disease. “I decided to form the Coronavirus Committee because I couldn't sit in my apartment anymore, looking out my window and not doing anything,” Cait recalls.
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