Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
UMass Boston's Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology (PSM) is tailored for life sciences professionals aiming to advance their careers. This program focuses on practical skills rather than thesis research, preparing you for leadership roles. Choose a specialization like physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics/genomics, complemented by business courses and a professional internship for real-world experience. Whether you study full-time or part-time, you'll graduate ready to excel in the thriving life sciences industry.
Professional Internship
The internship component enables students to implement their learning in professional settings while building industry connections. As the internship is central to the PSM program, we prioritize applicants who have secured or clearly identified potential host organizations. Many students complete their internship at their current workplace. UMass Boston's Career Services can assist in finding suitable placements if required. Internships must involve technical writing and presentations, concluding with a public seminar and written report following standard scientific presentation formats. These typically include an introduction to the research topic, methodology, findings, and their potential applications. Students should dedicate about 20 hours weekly for one semester (totaling 240 hours) to their internship project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Test Scores GRE
Letters of Recommendation 3
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Letters of Recommendation 3
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350