PhD Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A doctoral programme in animal biotechnology and biomedical sciences with research in immunology, infectious disease, developmental, reproductive and cancer biology.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Required courses in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, immunology, genetics and developmental biology; written and oral comprehensive qualifying exams; thesis committee; final oral defence.

Career pathways

Academic and industry careers and postdoctoral positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences: online application with two letters of recommendation; GRE optional; applicants whose native language is not English and who are not US citizens or permanent residents must submit a standardised English proficiency test. Fall entry only, deadline January 15; about 1-4 students admitted per year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall

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