Biology - MS

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Program Website

Biology Department

Attendance: In-Person

Program Faculty: 46

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Degree Type: Master's - MS

Master's Type: Thesis

Minimum Credits: 30

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GRE Required: Yes

GPA Minimum: 3.0

Category: Biology

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This master’s program is designed to accommodate students with various backgrounds in science who wish rigorous training leading to the MS degree. It offers research and study in a wide variety of areas. Faculty have expertise in the following areas: cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, physiology, plant sciences, population biology, and evolutionary biology.

Prospective applicants may also be interested in several academic offerings involving cooperation between the Biology Department and the School for the Environment. In addition, the Biology Department offers a master of science program in biotechnology and biomedical sciences.

Tuition Per Semester: $18,218

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Tuition Per Semester: $9,444

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As a public university, the costs of attending UMass Boston are moderate, especially for students who qualify as residents of Massachusetts. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and a limited number of assistantships that provide a stipend and remission of tuition.

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