Master of Science in Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
Comprehensive training to help you prepare for a career in academia or the industry.
The MS in animal biotechnology and biomedical sciences program at UMass Amherst provides rigorous and comprehensive training to prepare scientists for careers in academia and the biotechnology and biomedical research industry.
In this research-focused program you will gain a deep understanding of hypothesis-driven experimental design and deepen your scientific knowledge.
Take advantage of research opportunities in immunology, infectious disease, developmental biology, reproductive biology, cancer research, and toxicology. In addition, you can supplement lab work with courses in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, immunology and infectious diseases, genetics, biostatistics, and developmental biology.
Be part of a collaborative environment that includes renowned faculty, postdoctoral fellows from around the world, and other dedicated graduate students, and utilize interdepartmental research opportunities, including programs in molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience and behavior, and organismic and evolutionary biology.
Featured faculty
Kathleen Arcaro
Professor
Kathleen Arcaro is a graduate program director and a professor in the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.
Animal Science
Prepare for a successful career in veterinary and human health, animal biotechnology, and production agriculture.