An obstetrics program focuses on prenatal care as well as childbirth and post-delivery care. Students who want to learn more about this medical field should have a strong background in science and may need an advanced degree to become qualified.

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 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.