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9 Master's degrees offered by the university
Plant Biology
The Plant Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is designed to accommodate students of diverse academic backgrounds and career plans.
Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
The Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences program of University of Massachusetts Amherst provides rigorous and comprehensive training at the graduate level through the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
The Molecular and Cellular Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides graduate training in virtually all aspects of biological sciences. The program serves as an umbrella program that builds close ties among its ~100 faculty members in various departments, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary research.
Applied Molecular Biotechnology
The Applied Molecular Biotechnology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a one year program (two semesters and one summer) specifically designed for students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Neuroscience and Behavior
The Neuroscience and Behavior program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of eight Graduate Programs in the Life Sciences and part of a larger Neurosciences community at the University.
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
The Industrial Engineering and Operations Research program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a 30-credit program, and may be entered into by qualified students with Bachelor of Science degrees from any engineering discipline, physics, or mathematics.
Microbiology
The Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers graduate study leading to the M.S. degree. By the end of the first semester, if not before, the student should select a research area.
Biostatistics
The pandemic pushed a reality of public health into stark relief: We can’t underestimate the ability to harness the power of data to predict and stem the growth of disease outbreaks. As an established big data leader, University of Massachusetts Amherst plays a significant role in Biostatistics.
Physics
The Physics program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is course-based (no thesis required) and allows students the flexibility to design a sequence suitable for a number of career paths.