Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two options for master's degrees:

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences General Option offers flexibility so students can create a program that fits their educational and employment goals.

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences - Biotechnology Option focuses on training essential to employment in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences, and the Master of Science in Biological Sciences - General Option at University of Massachusetts Lowell

provide the advanced study and training necessary to conduct independent research at a professional level and to be successful in today's competitive academic and industrial research markets.

Students in the program will be encouraged to explore quantitative approaches to the solution of problems in the basic and applied biological sciences. Depending on their career goals, students may choose either research or course work options within the Department, or from the interdisciplinary Biotechnology option. All candidates for the master's degree are expected to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to pursue independent and creative research activities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recombinant Protein Production

Genomics Laboratory

Molecular Biology Lab

Cell Culture

Immunology Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entering graduate students are expected to have a sound preparation in the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, calculus, and statistics. A student found deficient in any of these areas may be required, during the first year, to take appropriate courses to eliminate the deficiencies.

An application

An application fee

A statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Official transcripts

Official test score report

Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28398 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28398 USD / year

≈ 28398 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16186 USD / year

≈ 16186 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences - General Option.

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Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two options for master's degrees:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lowell

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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