Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

At University of North Carolina, our program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education in their chosen field. Our curriculum combines academic rigor with practical experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to excel in their careers. Our dedicated faculty members are experts in their respective fields and are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Explore chemistry, focusing on the principles of chemical science, including chemical reactions, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Analyze the periodic table, chemical equations, and chemical properties.


Discuss clinical issues in human anatomy, covering medical applications and clinical anatomy. Analyze anatomical knowledge as it applies to medical practice, patient care, and clinical assessments.


Learn about anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the study of the human body's structure and functions. Analyze human organ systems, physiological processes, and the integration of anatomy and physiology.


Study biology, revisiting the broader scope of biological science, including taxonomy, evolution, and ecological relationships. Analyze the diversity of life and the interconnectedness of biological systems.


Explore environmental science, covering the study of ecosystems, environmental issues, and sustainability. Analyze the impact of human activities on the environment and the principles of conservation.

Chemistry and Society explores the intersection of chemistry and societal issues. Students study the impact of chemistry on environmental, health, and ethical concerns.


Principles of Biochemistry delves into the chemistry of biological molecules. Students study proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and their role in life processes.


Advanced Organic Chemistry explores complex organic reactions, synthesis, and the study of organic compounds. It's ideal for students interested in organic chemistry.


Advanced Organic Chemistry covers complex organic reactions, synthesis, and the study of organic compounds. Students explore reaction mechanisms, retrosynthetic analysis, and functional group transformations.


This course introduces students to marine biology, covering the study of marine ecosystems, marine organisms, and the impact of human activity on the world's oceans.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MNS) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY:

The College of Natural Sciences begins with a strong emphasis on building a foundation in scientific inquiry and discovery. Students explore various scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of the natural world. This foundation equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research and analyze the complexities of nature.

HANDS-ON LAB EXPERIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Natural Sciences places a significant emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience and engaging in scientific research. Students have opportunities to conduct experiments, collect data, and participate in research projects. These experiences not only enhance their practical scientific skills but also provide valuable insights into the world of scientific investigation.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS:

The College of Natural Sciences at University of North Carolina is committed to addressing global environmental challenges and fostering international scientific collaborations. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on environmental issues, biodiversity, and sustainability, encouraging students to engage in collaborative research and initiatives with scientists and environmental experts from around the world. This global perspective equips students to contribute to solving pressing global environmental problems and advance our understanding of the natural world.

Chemistry (NS-301)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurements
     Atom And Elements
     Nuclear Chemistry
     Compounds And Their Bonds
     Chemical Reactions And Quantities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Energy And Matter
     Gases
     Solutions
     Chemical Equilibrium
     Acids And Bases
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Organic Chemistry: Alkanes
     Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
     Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, And Ethers
     Aldehydes, Ketones, And Chiral Molecules
     Carbohydrates
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Carboxylic Acids And Esters
     Lipids
     Amines And Amides
     Amino Acids And Proteins
     Enzymes And Vitamins
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nucleic Acids And Protein Synthesis
     Metabolic Pathways For Carbohydrates
     Metabolism And Energy Production
     Metabolic Pathways For Lipids And Amino Acids

Clinical Issues In Human Anatomy (NS-327)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Anatomy  
     The Cell
     The Tissue Level Of Organization
     The Integumentary System
     The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue And Skeletal Structure
     The Skeletal System: Axial Division
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division
     The Skeletal System: Articulations
     The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue And Muscle Organization
     The Muscular System: Axial Musculature
     The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature
     Surface Anatomy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nervous System: Neural Tissue
     The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord And Spinal Nerves
     The Nervous System: The Brain And Cranial Nerves
     The Nervous System: Pathways And Higher-Order Functions
     The Nervous System: Autonomic Division
     The Nervous System: General And Special Senses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Endocrine System
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Vessels And Circulation
     The Lymphatic System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Respiratory System
     The Digestive System
     The Urinary System
     The Reproductive System
     Human Development

Anatomy & Physiology (NS-499)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Human Body: An Orientation
     Chemistry Comes Alive
     Cells: The Living Units
     Tissue: The Living Fabric
     The Integumentary System
     Bones And Skeletal Tissues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeleton
     Joints
     Muscles And Muscles Tissue
     The Muscular System
     Fundamentals Of The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Central Nervous System I
     The Central Nervous System: Ii
     The Autonomic Nervous System
     The Endocrine System
     Blood
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
     The Lymphatic System
     The Immune System: Innate And Adaptive Body Defenses
     The Respiratory System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Digestive System
     Nutrition, Metabolism, And Body Temperature Regulation
     The Urinary System
     Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
     The Reproductive System

Biology (NS-688)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Life On Earth
     Atoms, Molecules, And Life
     Biological Molecules
     Cell Membrane Structure And Function
     Cell Structure And Function
     Energy Flow In The Life Of A Cell
     Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
     Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis And Cellular Respiration
     Dna: The Molecule Of Heredity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gene Expression And Regulation At A Glance
     The Continuity Of Life: Cellular Reproduction
     Patterns Of Inheritance
     Biotechnology
     Principles Of Evolution
     How Organisms Evolve
     The Origin Of Species
     The History Of Life
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
     The Diversity Of Viruses, Prokaryotes, And Protists
     The Diversity Of Protists
     The Diversity Of Fungi
     The Diversity Of Plants
     Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
     Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates
     Homeostasis And The Organization Of The Animal Body
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Circulation
     Respiration
     Nutrition And Digestion
     The Urinary System
     Defenses Against Disease
     Chemical Control Of The Animal Body: The Endocrine System
     The Nervous System And The Senses
     Action And Support: The Muscles And Skeleton
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Animal Reproduction
     Animal Development
     Animal Behavior
     Population Growth And Regulation
     Community Interactions
     How Do Ecosystems Work
     Earth'S Diverse Ecosystems
     Conserving Life On Earth

Environmental Science (NS-753)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Environmental Science
     Environmental Economics And Environmental Policy
     Environmental Systems: Chemistry, Energy, And Ecosystems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evolution, Biodiversity, And Population Ecology
     Species Interactions And Community Ecology
     Human Population Growth
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Soils, Agriculture, And The Future Of Food
     Biodiversity And Conservation Biology
     Urbanization, Land Use, And Resources Management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Environmental Health And Toxicology
     Freshwater And Marine Systems And Resources
     The Atmosphere, Air-Pollution, And Global Climate Change
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nonrenewable Energy Sources And Their Environmental Impacts
     Renewable Energy Alternatives
     Waste Management

Advanced Concepts In Chemistry (CHE-168)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Matter, Measurement, And Problem Solving
     Atoms And Elements
     Molecules, Compounds And Chemical Equations
     Chemical Quantities And Aqueous Reactions
     Gases
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thermochemistry
     The Quantum-Mechanical Model Of The Atom
     Periodic Properties Of The Elements
     Chemical Bonding I: Lewis Theory
     Chemical Bonding Ii: Molecular Shapes, Valance Bond Theory, And Molecular Orbital Theory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Liquids, Solids, And Intermolecular Forces
     Solutions
     Chemical Kinetics
     Chemical Equilibrium
     Acids And Bases
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
     Free Energy And Thermodynamics
     Electrochemistry
     Radioactivity And Nuclear Chemistry
     Organic Chemistry
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Biochemistry
     Chemistry Of The Nonmetals
     Metals And Metallurgy
     Transition Metals And Coordination Compounds

Chemistry And Society (CHE-382)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Science For All Seasons
     Atoms: Are They For Real?
     Atomic Structure: Images Of The Invisible
     Nuclear Chemistry: The Heart Of The Matter
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chemical Bonds: The Ties That Bind
     Chemical Accounting: Mass And Volume Relationships
     Acids And Bases: Please Pass The Protons
     Oxidation And Reduction: Burn And Unburn
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organic Chemistry: The Infinite Variety Of Carbon Compounds
     Polymers: Giant Among Molecules
     Chemistry Of Earth: Metals And Minerals
     Air: The Breath Of Life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Water: River Of Life; Seas Of Sorrows
     Energy: A Fuels Paradise
     Biochemistry: A Molecular View Of Life
     Food: Molecular Gastronomy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Household Chemicals: Helps And Hazards
     Drugs: Chemical Cures, Comforts And Cautions
     Drugs: Chemical Cures, Comforts And Cautions
     Poisons: Chemical Toxicology

Advanced Chemistry (CHE-447)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHE-515)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electronic Structure And Bonding
     An Introduction To Organic Compounds Nomenclature, Physical Properties, And Representation Of Structure
     Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature And An Introduction To Reactivity Thermodynamics And Kinetics
     The Reactions Of Alkenes
     Stereochemistrythe Arrangement Of Atoms In Space; The Stereochemistry Of Addition Reactions
     The Reactions Of Alkynes- An Introduction To Multistep Synthesis
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Delocalized Electrons And Their Effect On Stability, Reactivity, And Pka
     Substitution Reactions Of Alkyl Halides
     Elimination Reactions Of Alkyl Halides Competition Between Substitution And Elimination
     Reactions Of Alcohols, Amines, Ethers, Expoxides, And Sulfur-Containing Compounds Organometallic Compounds
     Radicals Reactions Of Alkanes
     Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy, And Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nmr Spectroscopy
     Aromaticity Reactions Of Benzene
     Reactions Of Substituted Benzenes
     Carbonyl Compounds I: Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution
     Carbonyl Compounds Ii:
     Carbonyl Compounds Iii: Reactions At The A-Carbon
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     More About Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
     More About Amines Heterocyclic Compounds
     Carbohydrates
     Amino Acids, Peptides, And Proteins
     Catalysis
     The Organic Mechanisms Of The Coenzymes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Chemistry Of Metabolism
     Lipids
     Nucleosides, Nucleotides, And Nucleic Acids
     Synthetic Polymers
     Pericyclic Reactions
     The Organic Chemistry Of Drugs Discovery And Design

Human Physiology (BIO-829)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiology
     Molecular Interactions
     Compartmentation: Cells And Tissues
     Energy And Cellular Metabolism
     Membrane Dynamics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Communication, Integration, Homeostasis
     Introduction To The Endocrine System
     Neurons: Cellular And Network Properties
     The Central Nervous System
     Sensory Physiology
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Efferent Division: Autonomic And Somatic Motor Control
     Muscles
     Integrative Physiology I: Control Of Body Movement
     Cardiovascular Physiology
     Blood Flow And The Control Of Blood Pressure
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood
     Mechanics Of Breathing
     Gas Exchange And Transport
     The Kidneys
     Integrative Physiology Ii: Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Digestion
     Energy Balance And Metabolism
     The Immune System
     Physical Exercise
     Reproduction And Development