Program Overview
The Biology at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Marine Ecosystems
- Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology
- Theories of Community Structure
- Field Sampling Methods and Data Analysis
- Freshwater Ecology
- Biophysical Instrumentation
- Ethnobotany
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Topics in Archaeological Botany
- Advanced Cell Chemistry
- Immunology
- Theory and Techniques of Electron Microscopy
- Concepts and Methods in Cytology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Submission of the graduate admissions application form.
- A distinguished undergraduate transcript; competitive students generally have at least a 3.0 overall GPA although lower grades can be acceptable.
- A bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent, from a 4-year college or university of recognized standing.
- Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work. (Two copies of each transcript must be sent directly to the University\'s Office of Graduate Admissions. A final transcript showing that the bachelor\'s degree has been awarded must be received before the student can enter the program.)
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Submissions of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Combined Aptitude Test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Boston directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, United States
The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months