Biology - MS

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Program Website
Program Setting

Biology Department

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 46
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Biology
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Description

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.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $18,218
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $9,444
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
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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Other Programs In Department:
Biology - PhD
Category: Biology
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