Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (ABBS) program delivers advanced, thorough graduate-level education through the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. Both MS and PhD candidates must meet the standard Graduate School requirements for their degrees in Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences.
The ABBS graduate program creates research experiences that cultivate innovation, technical proficiency, independent thinking, and specialized knowledge in molecular and cellular biology. Faculty research spans immunology, infectious diseases, developmental biology, reproductive biology, and toxicology. Studies concentrate on matters with direct implications for human health and agricultural animals. Our faculty's dedication to exceptional graduate education is reflected in ABBS alumni consistently securing prestigious careers and post-doctoral roles.
Primary operations for the ABBS graduate program occur in the cutting-edge Integrated Sciences Building, featuring modern laboratories with specialized equipment for tissue culture, cellular and embryo micro-manipulation, protein purification, genetic modification, molecular biology techniques, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must include a completed online application form and two letters of recommendation. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. International students who are not from an English-speaking country (i.e., one whose national language is English) must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (computer-based test). This includes students from non-English speaking countries even though their degrees may have been awarded in English.
Transcripts
Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.
Transcripts
Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.
Tuition
USD
32,276