Overview

The Biology PhD program at the University of Massachusetts Boston offers two tracks: Environmental Biology and Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Organismal Biology (MCOB).

These interdisciplinary programs allow students to explore their interests in a variety of areas. With the help of a faculty advisor, a cohesive course of study is designed for each student from among a wide variety of research and study interests of Biology PhD faculty.

Career Possibilities

Work in academic institutions, research laboratories, or biotechnology companies, conducting cutting-edge research. Contribute to medical research and healthcare by investigating disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic interventions. Or, discover how environmental impacts inform conservation and sustainable practices.

Become a(n):

Research Scientist
Biomedical Scientist
Environmental Scientist
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Conservation Biologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Biology
Biological Diversity and Evolution
Advanced Cell Biology
Scientific Communication
Advanced Molecular Biology Lecture
Genomics and Biotechnology
Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of the graduate admissions application form
A distinguished undergraduate transcript; competitive students generally have at least a 3.0 overall GPA, although lower grades can be acceptable
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a 4-year college or university of recognized standing
Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work. Transcripts must be sent directly through the GradCAS application.
Three letters of recommendation
Submissions of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Combined Aptitude Test

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15408 USD / year

≈ 15408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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