Those interested in learning about the human body and human diseases may find programs in human biology fascinating. As a general study of the form and function of the body and its internal organs, classes in human biology can provide students with a basic understanding of physiology and disease.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.