UNC ONLINE MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Influence Change With UNC’s Online Master’s Degrees
Through UNC-Chapel Hill’s online master’s degree programs, motivated professionals all around the world can receive access to the research, teaching and public service opportunities that are the hallmarks of a Carolina education.
Carolina graduate programs prepare you to not only reach the next stage of your career but also to improve lives through leadership, professional expertise and civic engagement in North Carolina and beyond.
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Explore UNC’s Online Master’s Programs
BUSINESS
DATA SCIENCE
GOVERNMENT
HEALTH INFORMATICS
INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SCIENCE
JOURNALISM AND MEDIA
PUBLIC HEALTH
SOCIAL WORK
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
UNC Online Master’s Programs: At-a-Glance Overview
Explore our diverse portfolio of online master’s degrees from top-ranked UNC departments. Compare the logistics of each field of study below to find the program that fits your professional goals and personal schedule.
| Field of Study | Specific Program(s) | Total Credits | Estimated Timeline | GRE/GMAT | Primary Professional Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allied Health | – MS in Clinical Lab Science (MLS) – Master of Radiologic Science (RA) | – MLS: 33 Credits – RA: 51 Credits | – MLS: 2 to 5 years (FT/PT) – RA: 2 years | Not Required | – MLS: Advanced laboratory leadership – RA: Medical imaging procedures and patient management |
Business | – Online MBA – Master of Accounting (MAC) | – MBA: 62 Credits – MAC: 30–48 Credits | – MBA: 18–36 Months – MAC: 12–36 Months (FT/PT) | – MBA: Waivable based on GPA/Experience – MAC: Not Required | – MBA: Global executive leadership – MAC: Specialized professional accounting and tax |
Data Science | Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) | 30 Credits | ~16 Months | Not Required | The full data life cycle, including machine learning, AI, and big data ethics |
Government | Master of Public Administration (MPA) | 45 Credits | 15–36 Months (FT/PT) | Not Required | Managing complex public and nonprofit organizations and policy analysis |
Health Informatics | Online Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BMHI) | 35 Credits | 17 Months (FT) or 3 Years (PT) | Not Required | Management of clinical and public health information systems and data analytics |
Information and Library Science | Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Digital Curation and Management | 30 Credits | 2–4 Years | Optional | Digital curation and library management |
Journalism and Media | M.A. in Digital Communication | 30 Credits | 2.5 Years | Not Required | Strategic storytelling, audience analytics, and reputation management |
Nursing | MSN in Nursing Health Care Leadership and Administration | 32–42 Credits | 2–3 Years (FT/PT) | Not required | Advanced clinical leadership and management of nursing and health care staff |
Pharmacy | – MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration – MPS in Regulatory Science | – MS: 35 Credits – MPS: 32 Credits | – MS: 2–5 Years (FT/PT) – MPS: 1–2 years | Not Required | – MS: Health-system pharmacy leadership – MPS: Drug/device development and regulatory compliance |
Public Health | – Master of Public Health (MPH) – Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | – MPH: 42 Credits – MHA: 49 Credits | – MPH: 20–36 Months (FT/PT) – MHA: 2 Years | Not Required | – MPH: Health equity and evidence-based policy – MHA: Strategic and financial health system management |
Social Work | Master of Social Work (MSW) | – Adv. Standing: ~40 Credits – Regular: 62 Credits | – Adv. Stnd.: 12 months – Regular: 24–36 Months | Not Required | – Adv. Stnd.: Advanced clinical social work on an accelerated track – Regular: Social justice foundations and clinical advocacy on a flexible path |
