Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc 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
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (ABBS) program delivers advanced graduate-level education through the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, adhering to the Graduate School's standards for both MS and PhD degrees.
The ABBS graduate program cultivates research excellence, technical proficiency, independent thinking, and specialized knowledge in molecular and cellular biology. Faculty research spans immunology, infectious diseases, developmental biology, reproductive science, and toxicology, addressing challenges pertinent to both human health and agricultural animals. Our faculty's dedication to graduate education is reflected in ABBS alumni securing prestigious careers and post-doctoral roles.
Primary operations occur in the cutting-edge Integrated Sciences Building, featuring modern laboratories with capabilities for tissue culture, cellular and embryo 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.
Bachelor's degree: Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
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.
Bachelor's degree: Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Tuition
USD
32,276