Overview

The Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers broad training which provides our graduates with the flexibility and depth necessary to compete effectively for research positions in universities, industry and government. The following research fields are represented in the department: microbial physiology, genetics, immunology, parasitology, pathogenic bacteriology, molecular biology, microbial ecology, and environmental microbiology.

Careers

In recent years, our Ph.D. graduates have had multiple offers of postdoctoral fellowships prior to or shortly after graduation. ASM meetings provide excellent opportunities for our graduates to secure postdoctoral positions or jobs in industry. Graduate students participating in national conferences as first author or first presenter are awarded departmental travel funds to the meetings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Biotechnology

Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

Biodegradation of Plant Biomass

Microbial Physiology

Parasitology and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Concepts in Molecular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university is required for consideration into graduate programs at UMass Amherst.

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Personal Statement

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2 Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36759 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35714 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17969 USD / year

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Additional Details

Regional Tuition: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

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