Online Master of Science in Biomimicry
The online Master of Science in Biomimicry at ASU is a first of its kind program focusing on an emerging discipline that seeks to apply life’s strategies to human design. Offered in collaboration with Biomimicry 3.8 through The Biomimicry Center at ASU, the MS also complements the Certified Biomimicry Professional program offered by Biomimicry 3.8.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/20/2020
Total classes: 17
Weeks per class: 7.5-15
Total credit hours: 30
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Details
Through this degree program, you will learn the methodology and practice of the discipline and how to facilitate its application across a wide-variety of applications. This program is ideal if you are interested in innovative, transdisciplinary learning and the opportunity to work with students from around the globe to advance the field and develop sustainable, real-world applications. You will also apply the fundamentals of your training during a series of practicums, including a self-designed “Biomimicry Virtual Design Lab.”
The biomimicry MS addresses the strong demand for the incorporation of biomimicry practices in different professions and industries including sustainability, design, life science, engineering and business. Because of the practical application emphasis of the program, you will benefit the most from your training with at least a 3-5 years of experience after your undergraduate degree. Others who have studied biomimicry have applied their knowledge globally in areas like sustainability, transportation, product design, architecture, economics, and nonprofit ventures.
Featured courses
For electives or research, students should see the academic unit for the approved course list.
Required core
BMY 501 Essentials of Biomimicry (1)
Required core
BMY 502 Life's Principles (4)
Required core
BMY 503 Biology Taught Functionally (4)
Required core
BMY 504 Biomimicry Thinking (4)
Electives or research
Biomimicry and Design (BMY 511) (3)
Electives or research
Biomimicry and Engineering (BMY 512) (3)
Electives or research
Human-Nature Connection (BMY 517) (2)
Electives or research
Topic: iSites Biomimetic Nature Journaling (BMY 598) (1)
Related careers
There is rapidly growing demand for biomimicry practitioners in industry. Graduates of the MS program will be able to:
Lead in-house implementation of biomimicry
Initiate or transform a biomimicry consulting practice
Incorporate biomimicry into education
Develop innovative and sustainable solutions
Prestigious faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Prestigious faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Admission requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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