University Of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Address: 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Phone: +1 617-287-5000

he University of Massachusetts Boston (stylized as UMass Boston) is a public US-based research university. It is the only public research university in Boston and the third-largest campus in the five-campus University of Massachusetts system.[5] UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States.[6] While a majority of UMass Boston students are Massachusetts residents, international students and students from other states make up a significant portion of the student body.[7] It is a member of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities[8] and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.[9] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[10]

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Advance your scientific journey and elevate your biology expertise.

UMass Boston's Biology master's program is designed to accommodate students with various backgrounds in science who want to pursue 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.

In this program, you will:

  • Develop specialized knowledge in advanced biological topics, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, physiology, and ecology, gaining a deep understanding of the intricacies that underpin life's diverse processes.

  • Acquire advanced research skills, including experimental design, data analysis, and specialized laboratory techniques, enabling you to conduct original research and contribute to the ever-evolving body of biological knowledge.

  • Cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing you to analyze complex biological phenomena, effectively communicate scientific findings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the scientific community.

Career Possibilities

Work in academic institutions, research laboratories, or biotechnology companies, conducting cutting-edge research. Contribute to medical research and healthcare by investigating disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic interventions. Or, discover how environmental impacts inform conservation and sustainable practices. These are just a few of the possibilities.

Become a(n):

  • Research Scientist

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

  • Conservation Biologist

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/biology-ms/

 

The nonrefundable application fee is $75.

No application fee for UMass Boston alumni! UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

UMass Boston's Office of Graduate Admissions prefers receiving electronic transcripts via Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). Please ensure that transcripts are directed to "UMass Graduate Admissions Only" via Parchment and "Graduate" via NSC. For international credentials, official transcript copies can be electronically sent to  gadocs@umb.edu directly from your institution. An official transcript is one sent to UMass Boston directly from the institution, either electronically or by mail.

If an applicant has completed a study abroad program earning more than 6 credits, and these courses and grades are documented on their degree-seeking institution’s transcript, a separate study abroad transcript is not required

If you are a current student or alumnus of UMass Boston, the Office of Graduate Admissions will request your official transcript on your behalf.

  • If GRE or GMAT scores are required for your program, request official scores be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston (institution code 3924).

  • If you are an international applicant, please review our bachelor’s equivalency and English language proficiency requirements. If submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores, request that they be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston (institution code 3924).

  • If we are unable to determine international degree equivalence, we may ask applicants to submit an external evaluation from the Center for Educational Documentation. The foreign evaluation does not replace the official transcript requirement.

If you need to submit other hardcopy materials or cannot send materials to a P.O. Box, you can send materials directly to our office (please allow for additional processing time):

UMass Boston Graduate Admissions
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125

 

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/biology-ms/

 

Deadlines: January 1 (priority deadline for funding consideration) and April 1 (final) for fall; October 1 (priority deadline) or November 1 (final deadline) for spring.

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/biology-ms/

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through Study Group portal