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Master's in Applied Biosciences

With the interdisciplinary master's degree in biosciences from Kansas State University - Olathe, you can step into a new leadership role with the confidence and skills you need.

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This specialized biological science master's degree fuses advanced scientific knowledge in the animal health, food safety and security and data analytics sectors with professional skills for those who aspire to managerial and supervisory roles in their laboratory, unit or business. It can be completed fully online.

Checklist icon30 credit hours
Computer iconFully online
Certificate iconEarn up to 3 certificates with this master's degree

Casey's Story

Wanting to get a master's degree that complimented her animal science background, her job with Wyandotte County 4-H and fit in her busy life, Casey turned to K-State Olathe.

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Build an Interdisciplinary Master's Degree to Match Your Career

Choose from more than 135 courses to tailor the knowledge and skills that fit your career aspirations. You'll create a personalized masters in interdisciplinary studies with 6 credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of professional skills courses and 15 credit hours from one of three tracks:

  • Industry Analytics
  • Animal Health
  • Food Safety and Security

Further Your Knowledge — and Resume — with Built-in Certificates

Each of the three scientific tracks incorporates stackable certificates that you can earn while completing your M.S. in Applied Biosciences. This provides even more flexability while maximizing your time and money. The available graduate certificates are in:

  • Animal health data analytics and insights
  • Animal health regulatory affairs
  • Professional interdisciplinary sciences
  • Professional skills for STEM practitioners
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Rochelle B., graduate of this master's degree program.

Testimonial

"Just prior to joining the program, I was promoted to a manager in my department. At the time, I lacked the skills to successfully manage people of all types of personalities and backgrounds, and how to handle crucial conversations. The program taught me how to be a more effective manager in these areas."

Rochelle B. | KCAS Bio

Steven Brockschmidt, student success coach for this program.

We're Here for You

Have questions about this program, tuition, scholarships, enrollment or about the student experience? We'd love to answer them. Schedule a virtual appointment with Steven, the student success coach for this master's program, to get more information, receive a video overview of the program and for scholarship applications.

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