Brown University

Acting

The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a Master of Fine Arts in Acting through the Brown University/Trinity Rep MFA Program. Students learn the rigors of craft through participation in production as well as through class work in acting technique, movement, and dramaturgy.

Africana Studies

The department's fifth-year M.A. provides training for students interested in doctoral studies or pursuing careers as teachers or in professions related to Africana Studies. Students admitted to the 5th year M.A. must complete six courses beyond the two courses taken as undergraduates and applied to the master's degree, including three core topical classes.

Africana Studies

The Department of Africana Studies offers a graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in Africana Studies. The department is the intellectual center for faculty and students interested in the critical study of the artistic, cultural, historical, literary and theoretical expressions of the peoples and cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Africana Studies

The concentration in Africana Studies critically examines the artistic, historical, literary, and theoretical expressions of the peoples and cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora. Concentrators must complete nine semester-long courses offered by or cross-listed with the department, including an introductory course, a junior seminar, and a senior capstone seminar. Study abroad in Africa, the Caribbean, and/or Latin America is strongly encouraged.

American Studies

The Department of American Studies offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in American Studies. The department is committed to the interdisciplinary study of the American experience, drawing on a range of methodologies and practices to understand American society and cultures.

American Studies

The concentration in American Studies seeks to understand American society and cultures as emerging from historical and contemporary processes at work in local, national, and global contexts. Concentrators study four broad themes: social structure and the practices of identity, space and place, production and consumption of culture, and science, technology, and everyday life. Each concentrator develops an individualized program of study of 10 courses, or 12 for those completing an honors thesis.

Ancient History

With the Department of History, the Department of Classics sponsors a joint Ph.D. program in Ancient History.

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers a graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in Anthropology. The department is home to faculty and students broadly interested in the study of humanity, past and present, with particular engagement in research related to issues of power, violence, politics, health, and population.

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human beings from all times and all places, offering a holistic, comparative, international, and humanistic perspective. Students concentrating in Anthropology must declare one of six possible concentration tracks: sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, anthropological linguistics, biological anthropology, medical anthropology, or general anthropology.

Applied Mathematics

The Division of Applied Mathematics offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science (Sc.M.) degree. The division is a center of research activity in areas including differential equations, stochastic control theory, applied probability and statistics, computational molecular biology, numerical analysis and scientific computation, and the mechanics of solids and fluids.

Applied Mathematics

The Division of Applied Mathematics offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Research ranges from applied and algorithmic problems to the study of fundamental mathematical questions across a wide spectrum of traditional and modern applied mathematics.

Applied Mathematics (A.B.)

The concentration in Applied Mathematics is the most flexible of the division's concentrations. Students build a foundation in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and basic computer programming, and then have great flexibility as to which areas of mathematics and applications are pursued. The A.B. program requires ten courses.

Applied Mathematics-Biology

The Applied Mathematics-Biology concentration allows students to develop complementary expertise in biology and applied mathematics. Students focus their advanced biological coursework in an area of particular interest, while the applied math requirements emphasize those areas of mathematics that have found widespread use throughout the biological sciences.

Applied Mathematics-Computer Science

The Sc.B. concentration in Applied Math-Computer Science provides a foundation of basic concepts and methodology of mathematical analysis and computation and prepares students for advanced work in applied mathematics, computer science, and data science. Concentrators must complete courses in mathematics, applied math, computer science, and an approved English writing course. This degree offers a standard track and a professional track.

Applied Mathematics-Economics (A.B.)

The Applied Mathematics-Economics concentration is designed to reflect the mathematical and statistical nature of modern economic theory and empirical research. The Bachelor of Arts program combines applied mathematics prerequisites and requirements with intermediate and advanced economics coursework, including work in mathematical economics and data methods.

Applied Mathematics-Economics (Sc.B.)

The Applied Mathematics-Economics concentration is designed to reflect the mathematical and statistical nature of modern economic theory and empirical research. The Bachelor of Science program requires 16 courses, seven in applied mathematics and nine in economics, including courses drawn from the financial economics, mathematical economics, and data methods groups.

Applied Mathematics (Sc.B.)

Applied Mathematics is an inherently interdisciplinary subject, covering problems arising in all areas of science, technology, and engineering. The Sc.B. program requires sixteen courses and allows students to earn concentration credit by taking advanced courses in almost any of the STEM disciplines, encouraging expertise in both mathematics and an applied area.

Archaeology and the Ancient World

The Joukowsky Institute offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Archaeology and the Ancient World. The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World is dedicated to the academic study and public promotion of archaeology and the ancient world.

Archaeology and the Ancient World

The Joukowsky Institute offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Archaeology and the Ancient World. The goal of the Institute is to foster an interdisciplinary community of interest in archaeology and the ancient world, promoting research, fieldwork, teaching, and public outreach.

Archaeology and the Ancient World

The undergraduate concentration in Archaeology and the Ancient World provides students with an opportunity to explore the multi-faceted discipline of archaeology, and encourages an interdisciplinary approach to engaging with the ancient world. While the core focus at Brown is archaeology and art of the ancient Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Near East, the concentration encourages students to reach beyond this geographic area.

Architecture

The Architecture concentration introduces students to a broad understanding of concepts and methods for the planning and design of buildings and urban environments. It connects architectural education firmly to the humanities and provides a greater awareness of historical, global, environmental, social and economic issues in the built environment.

Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the properties of stars, galaxies, and the Universe, and as such combines elements from the disciplines of both Physics and Planetary Geology. Students pursuing this concentration complete introductory coursework in classical mechanics, relativity, and astrophysics, along with mathematics and electromagnetism, then go on to complete courses in stellar and extragalactic astrophysics as well as cosmology.

Behavioral and Social Health Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Behavioral and Social Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate program that trains students interested in analyzing the complex behavioral and social determinants of public health, developing interventions to change behaviors and improve social contexts, and employing behavioral and social science theory and methods to understand contemporary health problems.

Behavioral Decision Sciences

Leading to a Bachelor of Arts, the study of decision making at Brown covers descriptive questions about how people, institutions, and nations make judgments and decisions; normative questions about rationality; and prescriptive questions about how decision making can be improved. By virtue of its broad interdisciplinary nature, the concentration draws on psychology, cognitive science, economics, philosophy, computer science, and neuroscience.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

How does life work at the molecular level? This question is at the core of the concentration program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Training begins with a foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, and a key component of the program is a year of hands-on research carried out in collaboration with a faculty member at Brown.

Biology (A.B.)

The Biology concentration invites students to study, in depth and in breadth, the science of life and living matter. Students learn broadly in the discipline through a selection of courses in three areas: cell and molecular biology, structure and function, and organismal biology. The concentration also emphasizes practical skills and experimental design, requiring at least three courses with a laboratory or fieldwork component. The A.B.

Biology (Sc.B.)

The Biology concentration invites students to study, in depth and in breadth, the science of life and living matter. Students learn broadly in the discipline through a selection of courses in three areas: cell and molecular biology, structure and function, and organismal biology. The concentration also emphasizes practical skills and experimental design, requiring at least three courses with a laboratory or fieldwork component. Students pursuing the Sc.B.

Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) graduate program provides cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, graduate-level education at the interface of engineering, biology, and medicine. The program features an interdisciplinary approach in multiple complementary research areas: diagnostics, biomaterials, mechanobiology, regenerative engineering, and neuroengineering. The doctoral program is offered by the School of Engineering in collaboration with the Division of Biology and Medicine.

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is a dynamic and growing field based upon the application of the tools of engineering to the subject matter of biology and medicine. The undergraduate program is an interdisciplinary concentration structured as a joint program between the Division of Biology and Medicine and the School of Engineering. The Sc.B. program in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by ABET.

Biomedical Engineering (M.Eng.)

The Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering is a coursework-based degree offered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine. Students must complete a minimum of 8 tuition units, all structured advanced-level courses with no independent research credits, including at least three courses in biological topics and three in engineering topics.

Biomedical Engineering (Sc.M.)

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) graduate program provides cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, graduate-level education at the interface of engineering, biology, and medicine. The program features an interdisciplinary approach in multiple complementary research areas: diagnostics, biomaterials, mechanobiology, regenerative engineering, and neuroengineering.

Biophysics

Biophysics is a quantitative science at the intersection of the life and physical sciences. It requires a significant level of competence in physics, chemistry, biology and math as reflected in the concentration requirements. Students work with a concentration advisor to develop a focused academic plan that complements the required research component of the concentration.

Biostatistics

The graduate programs in Biostatistics are designed to provide training in theory, methodology, and practice of statistics in biology, public health, and medical science. The programs provide comprehensive training in theory and methods of biostatistics, but are highly interdisciplinary and require students to acquire expertise in a field of application. The Ph.D. program is intended to enable graduates to pursue independent programs of research.

Biostatistics (A.M.)

The graduate programs in Biostatistics are designed to provide training in theory, methodology, and practice of statistics in biology, public health, and medical science. The programs provide comprehensive training in theory and methods of biostatistics, but are highly interdisciplinary and require students to acquire expertise in a field of application. The Department of Biostatistics offers a 5th-Year Master's (A.M.

Biostatistics (Sc.M.)

The graduate programs in Biostatistics are designed to provide training in theory, methodology, and practice of statistics in biology, public health, and medical science. The programs provide comprehensive training in theory and methods of biostatistics, but are highly interdisciplinary and require students to acquire expertise in a field of application. The Sc.M. program provides training for application of advanced methodology in professional and academic settings.

Biotechnology (A.M.)

The Biotechnology masters program is designed for students interested in a range of topics related to the field of biotechnology and therapeutics including drug discovery, drug and gene delivery, cell therapy, and biotechnology business. The program promotes an understanding of the designs and materials used in novel cell and drug delivery systems, the sciences of drug discovery and development, and the development and testing of cell-based therapies.

Biotechnology (Sc.M.)

The Biotechnology masters program is designed for students interested in a range of topics related to the field of biotechnology and therapeutics including drug discovery, drug and gene delivery, cell therapy, and biotechnology business. The program promotes an understanding of the designs and materials used in novel cell and drug delivery systems, the sciences of drug discovery and development, and the development and testing of cell-based therapies. Sc.M.

Brown-Rhode Island School of Design Dual Degree

In this five-year program, students earn a bachelor's degree from both Brown and RISD. BRDD students may earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from RISD in any undergraduate major, with the exception of the 5-year BArch program, and typically earn a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree from Brown.

Business Administration

In partnership with IE Business School, the Executive MBA is an accelerated, 15-month hybrid program designed to build the business framework and leadership capacity to better serve people, organizations and society. The curriculum spans managerial economics, financial accounting, strategy, marketing, ethical leadership, and a culminating Key Reflection Project.

Business Analytics

The online Master of Science in Business Analytics focuses on developing data analytics and leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. The program covers a wide range of subjects including business intelligence, data ethics, predictive analytics and data management. It is conducted over four consecutive fourteen-week semesters and requires eight courses.

Chemical Engineering

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering requires a coherent plan of study based in engineering or engineering science consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses. A three-course core in chemical engineering is taken which includes thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport. The program offers a non-thesis option in addition to the thesis option.

Chemical Engineering

The Sc.B. program in Chemical Engineering prepares students for any field in the chemical sciences and emphasizes a molecular engineering approach to problem-solving. Students learn how engineering at the atomic scale can be used to solve some of the most pressing technical challenges facing society. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Chemical Physics

Chemical Physics is an interdisciplinary field at the crossroads of chemistry and physics and is administered jointly by the two departments. The concentration provides students with a broad-based understanding in fundamental molecular sciences, as well as a background for graduate studies in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or molecular engineering.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Graduate students also have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary research in molecular biology, chemical engineering and the Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation.

Chemistry (A.B.)

The Chemistry concentration offers courses and research opportunities ranging from fundamental studies of synthetic and naturally occurring molecules to interdisciplinary studies at the interfaces of chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, engineering, and nanoscience. The A.B. degree provides a core education in the discipline.

Chemistry (A.M.)

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree. Graduate research opportunities span organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical biology, analytical chemistry, nanochemistry, and theoretical and experimental physical chemistry.

Chemistry (Sc.B.)

The Sc.B. degree in Chemistry provides a thorough foundation for further graduate study or for entry-level technical positions in the molecular sciences. Students seeking the Sc.B. may either pursue the standard Chemistry option or one of two tracks, Chemical Biology or Materials Chemistry; both require two semesters of undergraduate research.

Chemistry (Sc.M.)

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (Sc.M.) degree, with research opportunities in areas including organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical biology, analytical chemistry, nanochemistry and theoretical and experimental physical chemistry.

Classics

The Department of Classics offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Classics. Courses are offered from beginning to advanced levels in Ancient Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit language and literature.

Classics

The study of Classics focuses on the languages, literature, history, culture, and legacy of Greco-Roman antiquity. Students may either pursue the standard Classics concentration or one of several optional tracks, and most tracks require the satisfactory completion of nine courses. Concentrators who pursue an honors degree write a senior thesis.

Classics and Sanskrit

The Department of Classics offers graduate work in Sanskrit leading to a Ph.D. in Classics and Sanskrit.

Clinical and Translational Research

The Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research is designed for trainees who need a more structured and intensive experience than can be obtained from taking one or two courses as a special or non-degree student, but who do not need or are not in a position to pursue the full Master's Degree. Students in the Certificate Program must complete four courses.

Clinical and Translational Research

The Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) is designed primarily for physicians, doctorally-trained basic scientists, and students in doctoral programs or medical school. The goal of the program is to train clinicians and basic scientists to extend basic scientific research into the clinical arena, ultimately leading to improvements in individual and population health. Starting in fall 2022, Brown will admit no new students to the ScM CTR program.

Cognitive Neuroscience (A.B.)

Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of how neural mechanisms give rise to the mental representations and processes that underlie behavior. Concentrators integrate research in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience, and are exposed to behavioral, experimental, and computational methods. Concentrators must also complete a senior capstone seminar or an independent program of study.

Cognitive Neuroscience (Sc.B.)

The Sc.B. in Cognitive Neuroscience provides foundational knowledge in psychology and neuroscience necessary for an integrative study of the relation between the mind and the brain, with additional course requirements beyond the A.B. Students may focus on behavioral and experimental methods, computational approaches, or a balance of the two.

Cognitive Science

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Cognitive Science. The department is a multidisciplinary department dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the mind, brain and behavior.

Cognitive Science (A.B.)

Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind, using behavioral experimentation, computational modeling, and brain imaging to study mental representations and processes. The concentration provides foundational background in the areas of psychological science fundamental to the field, as well as exposure to other disciplines that study the mind.

Cognitive Science (Sc.B.)

The Sc.B. in Cognitive Science requires additional coursework beyond the A.B. and integrates areas of focus within psychology with methods and topics from Computer Science, Neuroscience, Linguistics, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Sociology. Students can choose to focus on behavioral experimentation or computational modeling.

Collaborative Humanities

The Doctoral Certificate in Collaborative Humanities, offered by the Cogut Institute for the Humanities, foregrounds forms of cross-disciplinary work and community in advancing humanities research. It is open to students pursuing doctorates in the humanities and the humanistic social sciences.

Comparative Literature

The Department of Comparative Literature offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department is distinct in its conviction that literary research and instruction must be international in character.

Comparative Literature

The concentration in Comparative Literature enables students to study an illustrative range of literary topics and to develop a focused critical understanding of how cultures differ from one another and what those differences mean. There are three concentration tracks: Comparative Literature in Two Languages, Comparative Literature in Three Languages, and Literary Translation. All students take a course in literary theory and have the opportunity to complete a senior essay.

Computational Biology

The School of Computing at National University of Singapore and the Department of Computer Science at Brown have established a concurrent Bachelor's and Master's degree program in Computational Biology. After having first completed four years of undergraduate study at NUS, qualified students attend Brown University to complete their fifth and final year of study in computational biology. The Sc.B. is awarded by the National University of Singapore, while the Sc.M. is awarded by Brown University.

Computational Biology

The Center for Computational Molecular Biology (CCMB) offers Ph.D. degrees in Computational Biology to train the next generation of scientists to perform cutting edge research in the multidisciplinary field of Computational Biology. During the course of their Ph.D. studies students will develop and apply novel computational, mathematical, and statistical techniques to problems in the life sciences.

Computational Biology (A.B.)

Computational biology involves the analysis and discovery of biological phenomena using computational tools, and the algorithmic design and analysis of such tools. The field is widely defined and includes foundations in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, anatomy, neuroscience, and visualization. Both the A.B. and Sc.B.

Computational Biology (Sc.B.)

Computational biology involves the analysis and discovery of biological phenomena using computational tools, and the algorithmic design and analysis of such tools. The field is widely defined and includes foundations in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, anatomy, neuroscience, and visualization. Students pursuing the Sc.B.

Computational Chemistry and Chemical Physics

The Computational Chemistry & Chemical Physics concentration is an interdisciplinary field at the crossroads of chemistry and physics and is administered jointly by the Chemistry and Physics Departments. The concentration provides students with a broad-based understanding in fundamental molecular sciences, as well as a background for graduate studies in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or molecular engineering.

Computational Neuroscience

This multidisciplinary concentration spans many fields, including computer science, neuroscience, cognitive science, applied math, and data science. Students learn to use computational models of the brain and nervous system to study complex biological processes and to use the brain and nervous system as a model to improve the power and efficiency of artificial systems.

Computer Engineering

Computer engineers design computer hardware, communication and network systems, and the smart digital devices that continue to revolutionize how we live and work. They are at the forefront of cybersecurity, machine intelligence, networking, embedded systems, and robotics, and are proficient in both electrical engineering and computer science. The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Computer Science

The department of Computer Science offers the Master of Science (Sc.M.) degree for those who wish to improve their professional competence in computer science or to prepare for further graduate study. Degree requirements are divided into a Basic Component (six courses) and an Advanced Component (two courses), and students must maintain a B average across all eight courses. A Master's degree normally requires three to four semesters of full-time study.

Computer Science

The department of Computer Science offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in computer science. Since its inception in 1979 the department has forged a path of innovative information technology research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Requirements for the Ph.D. program are maintained on the department website.

Computer Science (A.B.)

Computer science is now a critical tool for pursuing an ever-broadening range of topics, from outer space to the workings of the human mind. The undergraduate program at Brown is designed to combine breadth in practical and theoretical computer science with depth in specialized areas. Requirements are built on a core set of foundation courses, each representing an essential area within computer science, and concentrators choose upper-level courses that align with their interests.

Computer Science-Economics (A.B.)

The joint Computer Science-Economics concentration exposes students to the theoretical and practical connections between computer science and economics. It prepares students for professional careers that incorporate aspects of economics and computer technology and for academic careers conducting research in areas that emphasize the overlap between the two fields. The A.B.

Computer Science-Economics (Sc.B.)

The joint Computer Science-Economics concentration exposes students to the theoretical and practical connections between computer science and economics. The Sc.B. degree achieves greater depth in both computer science and economics by requiring more courses, and it offers students the opportunity to creatively integrate both disciplines through a design requirement. Required courses total 17: eight in computer science and eight in economics plus a capstone.

Computer Science (Sc.B.)

The Sc.B. in Computer Science combines breadth in practical and theoretical computer science with depth in specialized areas ranging from analysis of algorithms, artificial intelligence, databases, distributed systems and graphics to games and scientific visualization. Requirements are built on a core set of foundation courses plus electives and a senior-year capstone. A standard track and a professional track are both available.

Contemplative Studies

The concentration in Contemplative Studies investigates the underlying philosophical, psychological, and scientific bases of human contemplative experience. Students pursue a third-person academic approach drawn from the humanities and sciences, combined with a critical first-person approach based in practical experience of contemplative techniques. The concentration comprises a six-course core plus six additional courses in either a Science or a Humanities track.

Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies

Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) is an interdisciplinary concentration offered through the American Studies department focused on research, teaching and engagement with the social, cultural, artistic, ancestral, heritage, legal and political aspects of Native American and Indigenous peoples.

Cybersecurity

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is an online graduate program designed to be completed in four semesters. It takes eight courses to complete the program, and students may follow either the Computer Science track or the Policy track. Students are pre-approved to take courses from the standard curriculum during specified semesters.

Data-Enabled Computational Engineering and Science

The Data-Enabled Computational Engineering and Science (DECES) program targets students with recently obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, and related disciplines, who are interested in pursuing careers that involve advanced modeling and simulation in engineering and physical sciences.

Data Fluency

The Certificate in Data Fluency provides a formal pathway for undergraduates in concentrations other than applied mathematics, computational biology, computer science, math, and statistics who wish to gain fluency and facility with the tools of data science.

Data Science

The Data Science Institute offers a doctoral certificate in data science for Brown graduate students, one of several academic programs through which the institute increases data fluency and educates the next generation of data scientists.

Data Science

The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Brown offers a master's program (ScM) that prepares students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds for distinctive careers in Data Science. The program is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the methods and algorithms of data science, to be achieved through a study of relevant topics in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including database engineering, visualization, machine learning, and deep learning.

Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society

Brown's online Master's in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society program prepares students to be leaders and stewards of their organization's data assets and analytics capabilities. The curriculum for the fully online ScM consists of eight required courses delivered asynchronously. It responds to the need for robust governance frameworks that ensure data and AI systems are deployed responsibly, ethically, and legally.

Design Engineering

Design Engineering teaches students to understand not just the how and what, but the why and why not behind the creation of technologically enabled products, services and systems. The program prepares students to apply engineering principles and quantitative analysis to design decisions and to achieve fluency in human-centered and systems design processes. The DE program has 19 required courses and a required narrative explaining the student's proposed pathway.

Design Engineering (MADE)

The faculty and students of the Master of Arts in Design Engineering (MADE) program have backgrounds in design and engineering. These combinations of vision with pragmatism, qualitative combined with quantitative, and users with technology, multiply the ability to assess conditions, envision alternatives, and produce effective solutions. The program is offered jointly with the Rhode Island School of Design.

Digital Humanities

The Doctoral Certificate in Digital Humanities, a partnership between the Brown University Library Center for Digital Scholarship and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities, provides a foundation for digital methods and skills for Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.

Directing

The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a Master of Fine Arts in Directing through the Brown University/Trinity Rep MFA Program. Students learn the rigors of craft through participation in production as well as through class work in directing, analysis and action, and dramaturgy.

Early Modern World

The Center for the Study of the Early Modern World promotes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to historical cultures around the world between the waning of feudalism and the arrival of global industrial capitalism, from the 1300s to the end of the 1800s. Concentrators take a minimum of eight courses drawn from a wide range of departments in the humanities and social sciences, including three on early modern topics in a primary field and three from two other fields.

Earth and Planetary Science (A.B.)

Earth and Planetary Science is a highly interdisciplinary concentration employing principles from physics, chemistry, and biology to understand processes on and in the Earth and other planetary bodies. Concentrators can study Earth and planetary interiors, including the formation of rocks and minerals, movement of the Earth's tectonic plates, and mountain building and volcanism. The A.B.

Earth and Planetary Science (Sc.B.)

Earth and Planetary Science is a highly interdisciplinary concentration employing principles from physics, chemistry, and biology to understand processes on and in the Earth and other planetary bodies. Concentrators can study Earth and planetary interiors, including the formation of rocks and minerals, movement of the Earth's tectonic plates, and mountain building and volcanism. The Sc.B.

Earth, Climate, and Biology (A.B.)

Students in Earth, Climate and Biology apply principles from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics to understand how major components of the Earth system, such as its atmosphere and oceans, interact with and sustain life over time. Many courses emphasize climate change, environmental quality, and biogeochemistry, so this concentration is a good match for students interested in studying the environment. The A.B.

Earth, Climate, and Biology (Sc.B.)

Students in Earth, Climate and Biology apply principles from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics to understand how major components of the Earth system, such as its atmosphere and oceans, interact with and sustain life over time. Many courses emphasize climate change, environmental quality, and biogeochemistry, so this concentration is a good match for students interested in studying the environment. The Sc.B.

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

The department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. DEEPS provides a highly collaborative research environment spanning geoscience, planetary science, climate and environmental science.

East Asian Studies

East Asian Studies is a multidisciplinary concentration designed for students wishing to attain reasonable fluency in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean with specialized exposure to selected East Asian subjects. It serves students who aim to pursue active professional careers related to the East Asian region and those who want to pursue graduate study in the humanities or social sciences with particular emphasis on China, Japan or Korea.

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

The graduate program in Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) is intended for highly qualified students who plan to pursue a career that includes research and/or teaching in areas of ecology, evolution, and organismal biology. All students are expected to attain proficiency in ecological and evolutionary theory, quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, writing, and oral presentation. The program offers a 5th year Master of Science (Sc.M.

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

The graduate program in Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) is intended for highly qualified students who plan to pursue a career that includes research and/or teaching in areas of ecology, evolution, and organismal biology. All students are expected to attain proficiency in ecological and evolutionary theory, quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, writing, and oral presentation.

Economics

Effective the 2020-21 academic year the department offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Economics to a select cohort of students working as Research Associates within Economics.

Economics

The department of Economics offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Students work in the areas of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics and may earn the A.M. on the way to the Ph.D.

Economics

Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources to satisfy their objectives. The concentration in Economics prepares students for graduate study in fields such as business and law, for graduate study leading to teaching and research in economics, and can be a stepping-stone to employment in business, finance, non-profit, and government organizations.

Education Studies

The Education concentration provides students with a strong liberal arts foundation for graduate studies and prepares students to be change agents in the broad-based education sector and beyond. The concentration in Education Studies requires a total of 10 credit-bearing courses and 1 non-credit-bearing experiential component, allowing students to develop a personalized plan of study.

Egyptology and Assyriology

Brown is one of the premier institutions for the study of Egyptology, Assyriology, and the history of ancient science, and our PhD students train in the foundational areas of these disciplines: the languages, literatures, history, and material culture of Egypt and Mesopotamia in their wider environment. The department currently offers three tracks to the PhD: Assyriology, Egyptology, and History of the Exact Sciences in Antiquity.

Egyptology and Assyriology

The concentration in Egyptology and Assyriology offers students a choice of two tracks: Assyriology or Egyptology. The department explores the histories, languages, cultures and sciences of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and their neighbors, and promotes collaborations with other academic units at Brown devoted to the study of antiquity. All concentrators are required to complete a capstone project culminating in a public presentation.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering requires a coherent plan of study based in engineering or engineering science consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses, including mathematical methods in engineering and physics. The program offers a non-thesis option in addition to the thesis option.

Electrical Engineering

The Sc.B. program in Electrical Engineering equips students with a solid foundation for careers in electrical engineering and related fields. The curriculum consists of an interdisciplinary engineering core that includes courses in engineering, mathematics, and computer science, followed by advanced courses in electrical engineering, and culminates with a capstone project course. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Engaged Scholarship

The Engaged Scholarship Certificate, sponsored by the Sociology Department and the Swearer Center, allows students to investigate public, civic, and/or social justice issues that they are passionate about through the integration of academic study with community-based learning, research, and action.

Engineering

The School of Engineering offers a doctoral program leading to the Ph.D. in Engineering, spanning the School's research areas in biomedical, chemical, electrical and computer, environmental, materials, and mechanical engineering. Doctoral study combines advanced coursework with original dissertation research supervised by engineering faculty.

Engineering

The School of Engineering offers the Engineering A.B. degree to enable students to combine a rigorous and interdisciplinary foundation in engineering with the diverse opportunities provided by Brown's liberal arts curriculum. With only 11 required courses, it has the greatest flexibility of all of the School's undergraduate degree programs. The A.B. degree program is not accredited by ABET.

Engineering and Physics

The program is designed to ensure that students take a significant portion of the usual curriculum in Engineering and Physics, obtain substantial laboratory experience, and take several upper-level elective courses focusing on applied science. The Sc.B. degree program in Engineering and Physics is not accredited by ABET and is mostly intended to prepare students for graduate study in applied science and engineering.

English

The Department of English offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Students work across British, American, and Anglophone literature with considerable diversity in critical methods.

English

The English Department fosters the study of British, American, and Anglophone literature—old and new—in ways that are both intensive and open. We offer a wide array of courses in poetry, drama, fiction, creative nonfiction, film, digital media, and theory, and all our courses emphasize the development of student skills in writing, textual analysis, and argument.

Entrepreneurship

Offered by the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Brown's School of Engineering, the Certificate in Entrepreneurship equips students with an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the entrepreneurial process.

Environmental Engineering

The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering requires a coherent plan of study consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses, including a three-course core in environmental engineering covering thermodynamics, groundwater, and transport. The program offers a non-thesis option in addition to the thesis option.

Environmental Engineering

The Sc.B. program in Environmental Engineering provides students with the tools to develop sustainable solutions to complicated environmental problems and design real-world solutions that consider risk, sustainability, life-cycle principles, and environmental impacts. Their work includes water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, soil and groundwater remediation, site characterization and risk assessment, and climate change mitigation.

Environmental Humanities

The Doctoral Certificate in Environmental Humanities, offered through the Center for Environmental Humanities at Brown under the Cogut Institute, fosters a multidisciplinary learning and research community around environmental questions.

Environmental Sciences and Studies (A.B.)

Students in IBES' Environmental Sciences and Studies (ENVS) concentration learn how to tackle today's urgent climate and sustainability challenges through a truly multidisciplinary education. Through a rigorous set of core courses, track requirements, and a capstone experience, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex relationships between human systems and the natural world. The A.B.

Environmental Sciences and Studies (Sc.B.)

Students in IBES' Environmental Sciences and Studies (ENVS) concentration learn how to tackle today's urgent climate and sustainability challenges through a truly multidisciplinary education. Through a rigorous set of core courses, track requirements, and a capstone experience, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex relationships between human systems and the natural world. The Sc.B.

Epidemiology

The graduate program in Epidemiology offers comprehensive course work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Using sophisticated study designs, statistical analyses, field investigations, and laboratory techniques, epidemiology students investigate the multiple causes of a disease, disease distribution, methods of transmission, and measures for control and prevention.

Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary, comparative concentration that examines the construction of race and ethnicity in social, cultural, historical, political, and economic contexts. Concentrators develop individual programs based on areas of focus in consultation with faculty advisors, drawing from courses in the humanities and social sciences, and demonstrate fluency through a significant piece of original research or creative work.

European Critical Thought

The Certificate Program in European Critical Thought provides undergraduates from all areas of the University a scaffolded approach to foundational texts in critical theory, as well as its antecedents and legacy. Students hone skills in analyzing a wide range of complex arguments and modes of expression, including literary and aesthetic idioms. Students complete four courses plus an experiential component that includes the Critical Theory Colloquium and a public presentation.

French and Francophone Studies

The Department of French and Francophone Studies promotes an intensive engagement with the language, literature, and cultural and critical traditions of the French-speaking world, and offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Courses cover a wide diversity of topics while placing a shared emphasis on language-specific study, critical writing skills, and the vital place of literature and art for intellectual inquiry.

French and Francophone Studies

The concentration in French and Francophone Studies is committed to the pursuit of an interdisciplinary, linguistically rigorous, and textually informed understanding of French and Francophone literatures and cultures. Concentrators engage actively through their coursework with a wide range of texts and critical perspectives, pertaining to multiple literary genres, media, and contexts. A minimum of ten courses is required, culminating in a senior capstone project written in French.

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Gender and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration, housed in the Pembroke Center, that examines the construction of gender and sexuality in social, cultural, political, economic, and scientific contexts. Each concentrator develops a well-defined topic or question and works closely with an advisor to design a program that rigorously investigates their focus area and supplements it with foundational courses in the relevant disciplines.

Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry (A.B.)

The Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry concentration offers two different emphases. Low-temperature geochemistry involves study of chemical and biochemical processes on and near Earth's surface, including land, oceans and freshwater bodies, and how the geochemical record reflects climate conditions. High-temperature geochemistry includes study of the formation and evolution of the Earth and other planets, magma formation and properties, volcanic activity, and metamorphism. The A.B.

Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry (Sc.B.)

The Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry concentration offers two different emphases. Low-temperature geochemistry involves study of chemical and biochemical processes on and near Earth's surface, including land, oceans and freshwater bodies, and how the geochemical record reflects climate conditions. High-temperature geochemistry includes study of the formation and evolution of the Earth and other planets, magma formation and properties, volcanic activity, and metamorphism. The Sc.B.

Geophysics and Climate Physics (A.B.)

The Geophysics and Climate Physics concentration involves applying physics and mathematics to study processes that operate on and within the Earth and other planets, over short and long timescales.

Geophysics and Climate Physics (Sc.B.)

The Geophysics and Climate Physics concentration involves applying physics and mathematics to study processes that operate on and within the Earth and other planets, over short and long timescales.

German Studies

The Department of German Studies focuses its research and teaching on German literature, culture, and critical thought, from German Idealism and Romanticism to the Frankfurt School and beyond, with a comparative and transdisciplinary orientation. It offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

German Studies

German Studies exposes students to the language, literature, and culture of the German speaking areas of Central Europe. Concentrators combine intensive study of the German language with interdisciplinary studies by complementing courses from the German Studies core program with courses from other departments that deal with topics from the German cultural tradition. The concentration requires nine courses beyond GRMN 0400 or GRMN 0450, including a Senior Seminar.

Health and Human Biology

Health and Human Biology is an interdisciplinary concentration that provides a rigorous foundation in the biological sciences with substantive course work in humanities and social sciences within a subfield of Human Health and Disease. The program includes background courses, biology core courses, a set of theme courses, and a Senior Capstone activity.

Healthcare Leadership

The ScM in Healthcare Leadership is administered by the School of Professional Studies in coordination with the School of Public Health in terms of instruction and academic requirements. The accredited one-year hybrid master's program is designed for working professionals focused on building leadership skills within the complex healthcare industry.

Health Informatics and Artificial Intelligence

The Master of Science (ScM) merges the fields of data science, technology and healthcare. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills to harness cutting-edge analytics to improve diagnosis accuracy, create personalized treatment plans and coordinate patient care across healthcare teams. Training covers health and healthcare, data science, social and behavioral science, health information technology and digital health, professionalism, leadership, and team science.

Health Services Research

The graduate program in Health Services Research offers comprehensive course work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The program seeks to develop scientists experienced in the use of state-of-the-art experimental and non-experimental research methods to investigate how people obtain access to health care, the components and impacts of health care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of care.

Hispanic Literatures and Cultures

The Hispanic Literatures and Cultures concentration enables students to develop advanced Spanish skills while acquiring a solid background in the complex history, literature, cultures, and intellectual traditions of Spain, Latin America, and the Latinx U.S. The department offers a variety of courses on topics related to literary history and theory; multicultural contact; linguistics and the history of the language; visual culture, film, and performance studies.

Hispanic Studies

The Department of Hispanic Studies takes a distinctly Trans-Atlantic, interdisciplinary approach to the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America, and offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The graduate program balances generalist training with individually tailored specialization and keeps a firm commitment to professional development and mentoring.

History

The Department of History offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The A.M. degree is only awarded to students in the Fifth Year M.A., Concurrent Degree, and Open Graduate Education Programs, and as a transitional degree for Ph.D. students. It is not open for admission to terminal M.A. applicants not currently enrolled at Brown.

History

The Department of History is a community of scholars and students committed to the values and ethics of rigorous education in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. The Department's interests span the globe and cover every epoch of human history, and its faculty members are equally acclaimed for their path breaking research, writing, and dedication to teaching and advising. The Department offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.

History

History is the study of how societies and cultures across the world change over time. History concentrators learn to write and think critically, and to understand issues from a variety of perspectives. The department offers a wide variety of courses concerned with changes in human experience through time, ranging from classical Greek and Roman civilizations to the histories of Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia.

History of Art and Architecture

The department of History of Art and Architecture offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Work in the department is conceived as an interdisciplinary undertaking, in which students are encouraged to become familiar with the variety of methodologies and practices that have historically been, and continue to be productive in our fields.

History of Art and Architecture

The department of History of Art and Architecture offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (A.M.) degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department maintains a longstanding commitment to museum studies and the study of objects through a close working relationship with the Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, where graduate students have the opportunity to hold internships and proctorships.

History of Art and Architecture

The concentration in History of Art and Architecture (HIAA) introduces students to the history of art, architecture, and material culture. Students in HIAA explore a wide range of artistic traditions from around the world, and develop the skills necessary to analyze artworks, artifacts, and the built environment dating from the paleolithic to the contemporary. Concentrators will receive essential training in perceptual, historical, and critical analysis.

Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME)

PRIME students experience the process of creating value from technology and learn how to develop embryonic ideas and bring them to market. Core business skills in finance, strategy, marketing, decision making, globalization and management are provided to assure venture success, and students may participate in an internship with a PRIME-partnering company. The program is offered either as a residential program or as an online program, with the same course requirements.

Integrative Studies (Public Humanities)

In Fall 2024 the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice reactivated the Master's in Integrative Studies (Public Humanities) program. The program provides students with an interdisciplinary exploration of issues surrounding race, decolonial practices, and social justice with specific reference to cultural work in museums and other cultural organizations. Students in this program gain the knowledge and tools to lead institutional change within their organizations.

Intercultural Competence

The Center for Language Studies' (CLS) Certificate in Intercultural Competence acknowledges that in an ever more interconnected world and society, with more opportunities for collaboration as well as situations of conflict, students need to understand and respect other cultures.

International and Public Affairs

The concentration in International and Public Affairs equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be engaged global citizens. All students take a common core of five classes and choose one of three tracks of substantive specialization: Development, Security, or Policy and Governance. The concentration comprises 11 courses (12 for an honors degree) and culminates in a senior capstone seminar or honors thesis.

Italian Studies

The department of Italian Studies offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The interdisciplinary program in Italian Studies offers students the opportunity to study the literature, history and culture of Italy under the guidance of internationally renowned scholars in Anthropology, History, History of Art, Literature and Media.

Italian Studies

Inherently interdisciplinary, the Italian Studies concentration allows students to strengthen their language skills in Italian and deepen their knowledge of Italian literature, history, art, and culture. After fulfilling the language requirement by completing up to Italian 0600 (or the equivalent), students enroll in a variety of advanced courses, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the concentration. Junior concentrators often study abroad in the Brown Program in Bologna.

Judaic Studies

Jews have lived and flourished over thousands of years in a variety of social contexts, stretching from the Land of Israel and the eastern Mediterranean to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Concentrators will have the opportunity to study Jews in these contexts, getting to know their social structures, and what they have created; the subjects of study cover an astonishing range, including history and society, Jewish law and philosophy, and Jewish literature and ritual.

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACA) leads to a strong, interdisciplinary understanding of culture, history, and contemporary issues in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latinx diaspora. Requirements are intentionally broad and flexible to accommodate the focused interests of students in understanding the diverse reality of this region, and include four themes: language, area studies, research, and internship or service work.

Linguistics (A.B.)

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language systems, their use for communication in rich social settings, and their cognitive underpinnings. The linguistics concentration at Brown introduces students to the basic concepts in linguistics that are necessary to describe human languages and theorize about them, and familiarizes them with topics including psycholinguistics, language change, language and society, computational approaches to language, and philosophy of language.

Linguistics (Sc.B.)

Students who wish to pursue one or more aspects of Linguistics in greater depth than required by the Bachelor of Arts, and to focus on some of the more technical, computational, and/or experimental areas of the field may choose to take a Bachelor of Science in Linguistics instead. Students will form a collection of classes that combines expertise in linguistics and in adjacent fields such as cognitive science, philosophy, or computer science, with approval from the concentration advisor.

Literary Arts

The Graduate Program in Literary Arts offers a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) degree with courses in fiction, poetry and digital/cross-disciplinary practices. Since 1968, Literary Arts at Brown University has been a creative and intellectual center for the U.S. literary avant-garde, providing a home for innovative writers of fiction, poetry, digital language arts and cross-disciplinary work.

Literary Arts

The undergraduate program in Literary Arts at Brown is designed to allow student writers to develop their skills in one or more genres, while deepening their understanding of the craft of writing. Concentration requirements are intended to balance creative and critical concerns, and include at least four writing workshops covering at least two genres plus six elective reading and research courses.

Management

The online Master's in Management (MiM) is designed for early-career professionals looking to develop or further refine sound management skills and competencies. It covers a wide range of subjects including finance, marketing, operations, human resources, strategy, and organizational behavior in order to prepare students for leadership roles in various industries. The 16-month program is conducted over four consecutive fourteen-week semesters and requires eight courses.

Materials Engineering

Materials engineers design, create, and manufacture materials which include semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, metal alloys, and composites. The Materials Engineering curriculum at Brown provides graduates with both the expertise necessary to practice their profession as well as the interdisciplinary foundation necessary to collaborate with the engineers who will use the materials that they develop. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Materials Science and Engineering

The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering requires a coherent plan of study consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses, including two advanced engineering courses in thermodynamics and kinetic processes of materials and two advanced engineering or science electives. The program offers a non-thesis option in addition to the thesis option.

Mathematics

The program is only available as a 5th year masters program and only open to current Brown undergraduates, who must apply before graduating. To earn a fifth year masters degree, the student must complete eight 2000-level courses with a grade of B or higher, including at least three core courses. A Master's thesis is not required, nor are there any additional exams beyond the final exams for each of the courses.

Mathematics

The Math Department PhD program is intended for students with a solid background in undergraduate mathematics and a strong interest in research. Most of our students intend to pursue academic careers or find other kinds of positions, for example in industry or finance. The relatively small size (about 40+ graduate students and 25+ faculty and postdocs) allows for close contact with faculty and a sense of community.

Mathematics (A.B.)

Mathematics is a grouping of sciences, including geometry, algebra, and calculus, that study quantity, structure, space, and change. Mathematics concentrators at Brown can explore these concepts through the department's broad course offerings and flexible concentration requirements. Concentrators begin their learning with multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and abstract algebra, and beyond these prerequisites take a variety of advanced topics on the 1000 level based on their interests.

Mathematics-Computer Science

Students may opt to pursue an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Math-Computer Science, a concentration administered cooperatively between the mathematics and computer science departments. Course requirements include math- and systems-oriented computer science courses, as well as computational courses in applied math, and students must identify a series of electives that cohere around a common theme.

Mathematics-Economics

The Mathematics-Economics concentration is designed to give a background in economic theory plus the mathematical tools needed to analyze and develop additional theoretical constructions, with the emphasis on the abstract theory itself. Students may choose either the standard or the professional track, both of which award a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Mathematics (Sc.B.)

The Mathematics concentration leads to either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, the latter strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study in mathematics or related fields. The Sc.B. program adds real analysis and abstract algebra sequences along with additional courses in mathematics, science, economics, or applied mathematics approved by the concentration advisor.

Mechanical Engineering

The Sc.B. program in Mechanical Engineering explores a wide range of systems spanning fluids and solids, and students learn the science of motion, designing and analyzing systems from high-precision nanomechanical machines to large-scale aerospace systems. The curriculum provides students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation complemented by specialized training in mechanical systems and fluid/thermal systems. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics requires a coherent plan of study based in engineering or engineering science consisting of eight graduate or advanced level courses and an acceptable thesis sponsored by a member of the engineering faculty. The program offers a non-thesis option in addition to the thesis option.

Medical Physics

Medical Physics is one of the select non-MD specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Medical physicists contribute to maintaining and improving the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of healthcare services through patient-oriented activities and optimized clinical use of medical devices. Students write a publishable thesis and engage in practical experience, both of which are essential to securing a residency.

Medical Sciences

The Gateways Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School provides academically promising, motivated students new pathways to careers in the health sciences. In this one-year, full-time program, students complete 8.5 required courses culminating in a Master of Science (ScM) in Medical Sciences, including basic science and organ system courses taken by first-year medical students plus a seminar series on pressing issues in health care.

Medicine

The Warren Alpert Medical School curriculum is designed as an integrated, contemporary, compassionate, and flexible program of learning. During Years 1 and 2 students enroll in four sequential semesters of Integrated Medical Sciences and Doctoring; Year 3 consists of required clerkships in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine, followed by a fourth year of elective rotations.

Medicine (MD/PhD Program)

Students interested in careers in academic medicine may pursue dual MD/PhD training, with applications accepted from current PLME and Medical School students. Students may begin their graduate work after Year 2 or Year 3 of medical school, and components of the MD requirements may be incorporated into the graduate years.

Medieval Cultures

The program in Medieval Studies offers a concentration in Medieval Cultures with two tracks with distinct foci: one in Medieval Cultures and the other in Late Antique Cultures.

Middle East Studies

The concentration in Middle East Studies (MES) seeks to build a strong, interdisciplinary understanding of historical and contemporary issues within the Middle East, broadly defined. A variety of courses from departments across the University, addressing subjects from antiquity to the present day, expose students to methods and materials of different disciplines.

Migration Studies

The Certificate in Migration Studies promotes a multidisciplinary understanding of migration and competency in a range of research methodologies. It links students to diverse learning resources spread across departments and centers at Brown and builds community among students and faculty with shared interests in migration, immigration, and the immigrant experience.

Modern Culture and Media

The department of Modern Culture and Media offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. MCM combines the analysis of diverse texts - visual and verbal, literary and historical, theoretical and popular, imaginative and archival - with the study of contemporary theories of representation and cultural production and creative practice in a range of media.

Modern Culture and Media

Modern Culture and Media (MCM) is an interdisciplinary concentration that explores the ties between media and broader cultural and social formations. It stresses creative thinking and critical production: comparative analysis and theoretical reflection, as well as work that integrates practice and theory. The concentration offers a range of possible specializations through either a Theory Based or a Practice Based course of study.

Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry

The graduate program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) is intended for highly qualified students who plan to pursue a career that includes research in biology or medical sciences. The program is interdisciplinary and interdepartmental.

Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (A.M.)

The graduate program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) is intended for highly qualified students who plan to pursue a career that includes research in biology or medical sciences. The program is interdisciplinary and interdepartmental. The program offers 5th Year Master of Arts (A.M.) degrees in addition to the doctorate.

Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (Sc.M.)

The graduate program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) is intended for highly qualified students who plan to pursue a career that includes research in biology or medical sciences. The program is interdisciplinary and interdepartmental. The program offers 5th Year Master of Science (Sc.M.) degrees in addition to the doctorate.

Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology

The graduate program in Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology offers advanced training appropriate for academic and research careers in the fields of biology and medical sciences, including neuropharmacology and neural circuit function, receptor and ion channel pharmacology, structures and interactions of biological molecules, translational and clinical applications, chemical biology and biophysics, and cancer biology and therapeutics.

Music

The Department of Music offers the Ph.D. in Music in two areas of study: Musicology & Ethnomusicology and Music & Multimedia Composition. The long-standing doctoral program in Ethnomusicology, established in 1968, is one of the first in the country and was combined with the study of Musicology in 2018. The small size of both programs allows for significant cross-talk between the students.

Music

The concentration in Music integrates theory, history, ethnomusicology, technology, composition, and performance. Upon completing two foundational courses in theory and musicianship, concentrators have the flexibility to craft an intellectual pathway based on their particular interests and goals. All music concentrators complete a culminating senior experience, either a capstone project or an honors project.

Neuroscience

The program in Neuroscience offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree. The program is designed to educate and train scientists who will become leaders in the field and contribute to society through research, teaching and professional service. The core of the training involves close interaction with faculty to develop expertise in biological, behavioral, and theoretical aspects of neuroscience.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the functions and diseases of the nervous system, drawing on neurobiology as well as elements of psychology and cognitive science and the mathematical and physical principles involved in modeling neural systems. Students develop foundational knowledge through courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics as well as three core courses in neuroscience, and are required to develop facility with research methodologies.

Organizational Leadership

The online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership provides students with leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. The program covers organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and negotiation, communication and other management skills. The 16-month program is conducted over four consecutive fourteen-week semesters and requires eight courses.

Pathobiology

The Pathobiology Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program broadly devoted to understanding mechanisms of human disease. The four major research and teaching thematic areas are Immunology and Infectious Disease, Environmental Pathology, Cancer Biology, and Aging.

Pathobiology (A.M.)

The Pathobiology Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program broadly devoted to understanding mechanisms of human disease. The four major research and teaching thematic areas are Immunology and Infectious Disease, Environmental Pathology, Cancer Biology, and Aging. The program offers a 5th year Master of Arts (A.M.) degree in addition to the doctorate.

Pathobiology (Sc.M.)

The Pathobiology Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program broadly devoted to understanding mechanisms of human disease. The four major research and teaching thematic areas are Immunology and Infectious Disease, Environmental Pathology, Cancer Biology, and Aging. The program offers a 5th year Master of Science (Sc.M.) degree in addition to the doctorate.

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department covers contemporary subject areas such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophies of science, religion, and language, as well as the history of philosophy.

Philosophy

The Philosophy concentration offers a broad range of courses, covering contemporary subject areas such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophies of science, religion, language, and literature, as well as courses covering various periods and figures in the history of philosophy. Concentrators can expect to acquire a broad competence in philosophy, including ancient European and early modern philosophy, logic, ethics or political philosophy, and epistemology or metaphysics.

Physics

The Sc.M. degree recognizes a significant level of academic achievement beyond an undergraduate degree. A total of 8 credits in 2000-level courses form the main requirement, four of which are selected from the six core courses of the Ph.D. program. Preparation of a Master's thesis is recommended, and students may elect to complete the degree under the Quantum Information Science, Engineering, and Control track.

Physics

The Department of Physics offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Beyond the six core courses, Ph.D. candidates are expected to pass four additional advanced courses, at least one of which must fall outside the student's research area. Principal research fields include condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, astrophysics, biological physics, and cosmology.

Physics (A.B.)

Physics is the scientific study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter and the interaction of matter and energy. Course work covers a broad base of topics, for example electricity and magnetism, classical and quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Physics concentrators may choose to pursue either the A.B. or the more intensive Sc.B. degree.

Physics and Philosophy

The Physics and Philosophy concentration is for students with a deep interest in physics who do not need to acquire the laboratory and computational skills of a professional physicist. The curriculum builds around the fields of physics that have had the biggest impact on philosophy, especially quantum physics, and the fields of philosophy most relevant for physics, such as epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of physics. There are 11 required courses and a final project.

Physics (Sc.B.)

The department aims to develop in its students a comprehensive grasp of the principles of physics, together with a productive capacity in research. The Sc.B. degree requires additional advanced topics beyond the A.B. as well as a senior thesis project. Tracks are available in astrophysics, biological physics, and mathematical physics.

Playwriting

The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting. The program consists of a minimum of 14 courses that include six semesters of Graduate Playwriting Workshop, one course in dramaturgy, two semesters of thesis preparation in the third year, and five elective courses from throughout the university.

Political Science

The Political Science department does not have a separate master's program; graduate students can earn the A.M. on the way to the Ph.D. This A.M. requires passing eight 2000-level Political Science courses with a grade of B or better.

Political Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science requires passing fourteen graduate-level (2000-level) courses with a grade of B or better, twelve of which must be within the Political Science department. Students work in the American politics, comparative politics, international relations, or political theory subfields, completing research methods coursework and field proseminars.

Political Science

Political science studies how people, nations, regions, cities, and communities live their common lives, govern themselves, and solve their common problems. The concentration develops understandings of the institutions, ideas, practices, and relations that constitute public life, and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship.

Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

The Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies. The department's programs focus on the global nature of the Portuguese-speaking world, as well as on specific geographical areas: Continental and Insular Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa, and Luso-America.

Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

Portuguese and Brazilian Studies examines the Portuguese-speaking world, a large and diverse geographical and cultural area spread over five continents including Brazil, Continental and Insular Portugal, Lusophone Africa, and Luso-America. Concentrators strengthen their Portuguese language skills and explore relevant Lusophone literature, education, history, and social science. The concentration offers one program in language and literature and another that is interdisciplinary.

Primary Care - Population Medicine

The Primary Care-Population Medicine (PC-PM) program is an innovative, dual-degree curriculum that focuses on preparing students for a career in medicine while providing comprehensive, longitudinal training in population medicine. This four-year program, the first of its kind in the United States, results in the awarding of both a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Science in Population Medicine.

Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)

The Program in Liberal Medical Education is an eight-year continuum of liberal arts and medical education leading to both the bachelor's and M.D. degrees. As undergraduates, PLME students may choose to work toward an A.B. or Sc.B. degree in the sciences or toward an A.B. in the humanities, social sciences, or behavioral sciences. The last four years of the program constitute the medical school years and culminate in the M.D. degree.

Psychology

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Psychology. The department does not accept applicants into non-Ph.D. programs, though it offers transitional master's degrees en route to the Ph.D.

Psychology (A.B.)

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Students in the concentration take courses in quantitative methods and experimental design, become familiar with foundational topics in the psychological sciences, and participate in seminars and laboratory courses on specialized topics and experimental techniques.

Psychology (Sc.B.)

The Sc.B. in Psychology requires additional coursework in laboratory and quantitative methods beyond the A.B. program. The concentration provides broad exposure to the different areas within psychological science while allowing students to explore some of those areas deeply.

Public Affairs

The Ivy League's only one-year residential master's program in public affairs, Brown's MPA prepares students to be public policy leaders, analysts, and advocates in government, the nonprofit, and private sectors in the U.S. and abroad. Through a rigorous one-year program that runs from early June to May, students sharpen the analytical, communication, leadership, and other skills needed to address pressing societal challenges.

Public Health

The Brown MPH has a singular purpose: to train leaders in public health who are armed with the skills to conduct research, bring about policy change, and positively affect the health of populations. The program includes an internship, a thesis or a capstone, and the option of customizing the MPH with one of several concentrations. The MPH Program has a 12 course credit requirement.

Public Health

Public health is an interdisciplinary concentration through which students gain an understanding of the breadth of theories, concepts, and methods that underpin science-based efforts to protect and promote the well-being of all people. Courses allow students to explore approaches to describing the health of populations, determining the causes of poor health outcomes, and designing and evaluating strategies for improving population health.

Public Health and Public Affairs

The School of Public Health and the School of International and Public Affairs offer a dual-degree Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program. Emphasizing a learning by doing approach, this rigorous program offers highly qualified applicants the opportunity to gain training in public health and public policy to prepare them to address critical health policy issues in the United States and throughout the world.

Public Health for Clinicians (Accelerated)

The Accelerated MPH for Clinicians is a fast-paced, in-person program designed to deliver an academically rigorous and comprehensive public health education to professionals with prior medical or clinical healthcare education. The program is comprised of 10.5 units that students can complete in one year, beginning with an online session in the summer.

Public Policy (Online)

The online Master's in Public Policy is designed to help experienced professionals strengthen their knowledge of how politics, economics, and policy intersect, and hone practical skills in areas like data analysis, communication, and leadership that are necessary to ensure effective solutions to pressing societal challenges.

Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies offers a fifth year Master's Degree for current Brown undergraduate students. Eight graduate level courses are required, including two courses in method and theory in the study of religion. Students must demonstrate competency in modern research languages as well as in whatever other languages are relevant to their research, and a thesis is required.

Religious Studies

The graduate program in Religious Studies at Brown is one of the finest in the nation, admitting around four to six doctoral students a year with six years of full funding. Ph.D. studies are offered in four areas: Asian Religious Traditions; Islam, Society and Culture; Religion and Critical Thought; and Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean. The department's graduates have an excellent placement record at institutions across the country.

Religious Studies

The concentration in Religious Studies cultivates understanding of societies and cultures throughout the world by exploring religious thought and practice in various historical, geographic, and political contexts. Concentrators acquire interdisciplinary skills of interpretation and analysis, including close analysis of texts, images, artifacts, and other social data.

Science, Technology, and Society

Science, Technology, and Society is an interdisciplinary concentration that examines the processes of scientific discovery and the establishment of scientific policies and systems of belief from historical, philosophical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives. Students select courses in the physical sciences, life sciences, or mathematics and choose a thematic track such as history and philosophy of science, gender and science, or health and medicine.

Slavic Studies

The Department of Slavic Studies offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Slavic Studies. The department specializes in the cultures, literatures, and languages of Russia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

Slavic Studies

The Department of Slavic Studies offers a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Slavic Studies. It is the particular strength of the department to enable students to view Slavic cultures from within through research and teaching based on solid knowledge of the relevant languages.

Slavic Studies

Slavic Studies is concerned with the languages, literatures, and civilizations of the Slavic world. Built on sound knowledge of one or two Slavic languages, normally Russian or Czech, the program allows students to develop an in-depth appreciation and understanding of East European cultures and civilizations through a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary fields. Most concentrators study abroad in a Slavic country, either during the academic year or the summer.

Social Analysis and Research

The Sc.B. concentration in Social Analysis and Research provides both a conceptual and a working knowledge of the techniques for data collection and analysis used for social research in academic and non-academic environments. The centerpiece of the concentration is a rigorous collection of courses that develop an understanding of the principles underlying data collection and analysis and train students in advanced statistical techniques.

Social Data Analytics

The master's program in Social Data Analytics trains students in advanced techniques for data collection and analysis. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, the program is housed in the Population Studies and Training Center, which expands the range of methodological training available to students.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Faculty and students have extensive ties to programs and centers at Brown including the Watson School of International and Public Affairs, the Population Studies and Training Center, and the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, which provide a range of interdisciplinary training opportunities.

Sociology

The concentration in Sociology provides a foundation in sociological theory and methods and the opportunity to cultivate more specialized knowledge in the discipline's substantive interests. Students take courses in diverse areas such as social inequality, family and gender, organizations, environmental sociology, race and ethnicity, and globalization.

South Asian Studies

South Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration in which students work across the humanities and social sciences, geographical locations, and time periods. The concentration emphasizes both the diversity of South Asia as a region and the long-term historical connections among people and places in Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. All concentrators must take and pass 10 courses as approved by their concentration advisor, or 12 courses to earn honors.

Statistics

The Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics is designed to provide foundations that include basic statistical concepts and methodologies, and to expose students to the role of statistical thinking and analysis in interdisciplinary research and in the public sphere. The program is composed of foundations in mathematics and computing, four core courses on the fundamentals of statistical theory and data analysis, and more advanced material covering important areas of statistical methodology.

Sustainable Energy

The Sc.M. in Sustainable Energy challenges students to integrate knowledge across a wide range of science, engineering, policy, and business topics, develop a focused expertise in one aspect of sustainable energy systems, and prepare to enter or re-enter a career path directly impacting the progress of electrification and decarbonization. The one-year, eight-credit program combines required cross-disciplinary core courses with a focus area of at least three related courses.

Teaching

The MAT program offers a master's degree in one of four secondary education disciplines: English, social studies, science (biology, chemistry, or physics/engineering), or mathematics. The program has an intensive one-year, full-time format, beginning with a summer semester in June and ending the following May, and is certification-eligible for Rhode Island state teacher certification in secondary education (grades 7-12). Brown undergraduates may also apply to a combined baccalaureate/M.A.T.

Technology Leadership

In partnership with the School of Engineering, the one-year hybrid master's program equips leaders across industries with the strategic leadership skills to manage technological change in today's global economy. Coursework spans strategic planning, communication and influence, leadership, financial management, analytics, and a critical challenge project.

Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies. The department's faculty consists of leading scholars and artists at the forefront of researching and teaching new methodologies produced by the intersection of the study of craft and the study of history and theory.

Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies is the intellectual and artistic center for the aesthetic, historical, literary, practical, and theoretical explorations of performance in global perspective, including theatre, dance, speech, and time-based art. The concentration offers three tracks with many points of overlap among them: Performance Studies, Theatre Arts, and Dance.

Therapeutic Sciences

The Therapeutic Sciences PhD program covers pharmacology, physiology, and biotechnology, as well as other fields that are part of the broader area of therapeutic sciences related to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics to treat and prevent disease. The program offers advanced training appropriate for academic and research careers with a focus on determining disease mechanisms and drug actions, and developing novel therapies.

Translation Studies

The Department of Comparative Literature offers a Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies, open only to graduate students. A seminar on the theory and practice of translation is a requirement for students completing the certificate.

Urban Education Policy

The Department of Education offers a Master of Arts (A.M.) in Urban Education Policy. Urban Education Policy (UEP) graduate students complete nine courses in total, including a required nine-month internship that counts as a course. UEP students complete eight core courses plus one elective approved by the student's faculty advisor.

Urban Studies

The Urban Studies Program equips students to analyze the city and urban life in the United States and around the planet through a variety of disciplinary lenses drawn from the humanities and social sciences, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods for scholarly research and community engagement.

Visual Art

The Visual Art concentration engages in artistic practice across a wide range of media: painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital imaging, book arts, and film. Courses in art history combine with these to frame the direction of the concentrator's work and to develop their critical thinking skills. The concentration requires eleven courses plus a senior thesis exhibition, and students also have the opportunity to take courses at the neighboring Rhode Island School of Design.