Overview

The Program

Research falls broadly into three areas based on faculty interests — Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and Biomedicine. In many cases, faculty research overlaps these interdisciplinary areas.

Most students admitted to the Molecular and Cellular Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst have obtained a bachelor's degree in basic sciences (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics or mathematics). Students interested in a career in life-sciences research in various aspects of biomedicine are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants may apply to the Ph.D. program; only students from the Five College consortium are eligible to apply for the fast-track M.S. degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Molecular Biology

Advanced General Biochemistry

Advanced Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 1190 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a qualified college or university is required or expected prior to the program's start date. Applicants are expected to have taken college-level courses in Biology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics.

GRE scores for the General Exam or Subject Tests can be submitted to supplement the application, but are not required.

Application with Personal Statement

Application Fee

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Minimum of Two Letters of Recommendation

TOEFL and Financial Statement (for international applicants only)

Tuition Fee

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International

20992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10496 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

20992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10496 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

9576 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4788 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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