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117 Master's degrees offered by the university
Painting and Printmaking
The Painting and Printmaking program at Virginia Commonwealth University is highly selective and is presently limited to 15 participants. It fosters intensive studio practice in the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, and a range of interdisciplinary practices.

Biomedical Engineering
Apply your engineering expertise to the mechanisms of life with this Biomedical Engineering programme at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Social Work with a concentration in administration, planning and policy practice
The Social Work with a concentration in administration, planning and policy practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares graduates to become leaders skilled in analyzing, formulating, implementing and evaluating policies, plans and programs.
Secondary English Education
The Secondary English Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a program designed to train creative and thoughtful English teachers (grades 6-12).
Educational Leadership
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University program offers concentrations in culturally responsive leadership, higher education administration, and leadership studies so that students may choose the option that best meets their personal goals and career trajectories.
Forensic Science
The Forensic Science program at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to prepare students for careers as forensic scientists in government and private laboratories.

Computer and Information Systems Security
The Computer and Information Systems Security master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, is designed primarily for students interested in professional roles in business, industry or government.
Science in Engineering - Artificial Intelligence concentration
Apply advanced engineering and computational knowledge to shape the future of intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector of society, and a master’s in engineering with a concentration in artificial intelligence prepares you to lead the development of technologies that power everything from autonomous systems and medical imaging to robotics and human-centered
Gerontology
The Gerontology program at Virginia Commonwealth University can be completed either in person, online, or a hybrid of both. In other words, you don't have to come to campus to earn your MS in Gerontology.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University will train students to analyse and respond to threats against the security of computer systems.
Health Administration
The Health Administration program at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed in a convenient, online format — combined with six on-campus sessions — so that full-time health care professionals can earn a MSHA from anywhere in the U.S. at any time in a matter of 22 months.
Health Administration
The Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University program mission is to prepare practicing professionals for management and leadership positions within complex health care organizations.
Public Management
The Public Management graduate certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University is a programme designed to enable practitioners in government and non-profit organizations to acquire knowledge and skills in public administration without pursuing a full master’s degree.
Medical Laboratory Sciences, categorical concentration
The Medical Laboratory Sciences, categorical concentration program from Virginia Commonwealth University provides students with advanced theoretical and technical education and prepares them to assume roles as laboratory supervisors, educators and researchers.
Teaching Elementary Education
High-needs elementary schools need strong teachers - and the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Elementary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University helps prepare individuals to take on these in-demand roles.
Online MBA
The VCU Online MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University program offers the same faculty and core curriculum as the VCU Evening MBA, but with the added benefit of being offered in a convenient online format.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University offers the highest quality of graduate training in pharmaceutical sciences research and mentorship at the Master of Science level.
Special Education with a concentration in General Education
The Special Education with a concentration in General Education programme at Virginia Commonwealth University, focuses on specialized training in reading, language instruction, behaviour management and interactive teaching strategies.

Decision Analytics - Evening Format
This Decision Analytics - Evening Format programme from Virginia Commonwealth University arms you with the in-demand skills and experience needed for analysing real-world business problems.

Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering programme at Virginia Commonwealth University teaches you to apply the principles of engineering, material science, physics and mathematics to design, analyze and manufacture mechanical systems such as vehicles, biomedical devices, consumer products, internal combustion engines, power plants, and other nuclear applications.