Science in the Evening (SIE)

Strengthen your expertise in life sciences and expand your career opportunities with University of Maryland’s Science in the Evening (SIE) program. Designed for working professionals, this program follows the semester academic calendar and offers foundational and advanced evening coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics, both online and in person. Some courses, such as labs, are only available in person due to their hands-on nature. 

Program Tracks

Students choose either the pre-health track or the high school teacher track to align with their career objectives.

Pre-Health Track 

The Pre-Health Track (PHT) is geared toward career changers and aspiring graduate students who need to complete prerequisite science courses or strengthen their academic record to maximize their chances of admission into health-related graduate programs.

High School Teacher Track 

The High School Teacher Track (HST) is available for fully certified and provisionally certified high school teachers seeking to build a foundation or deepen their expertise in life sciences to enhance their teaching.

Program Highlights 

• Ideal for students who have completed minimal or no pre-health science requirements for graduate study.
• Customizable curriculum allows students to complete only the courses they need.
• Evening courses offered online and in person at UMD’s College Park campus during fall, spring, and summer.
• Optional plans of study tailored to medical school, dental school, and other health-related graduate program requirements.
• Individualized academic advising and guidance for students applying to graduate programs.
• Small class sizes with synchronous instruction supported by asynchronous content to enhance student engagement.
• Instruction provided by UMD faculty and field experts, with opportunities to take UMD courses outside of the SIE program.
• Advanced coursework for certified high school teachers and foundational coursework for provisionally certified high school teachers.

Academic Program Director Contact Information

Contact Dr. Joelle Presson at jpresson@umd.edu to learn more about how SIE can help you achieve your academic and career goals.