A program in biological anthropology allows students to draw from many different disciplines, from archeology to genetics, to examine the human condition. This method of using multiple perspectives to answer a question scientifically supports strong analytical skills.

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.