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Bachelors

Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary

The undergraduate program in Animal Science includes studies in mammalian and avian biology with options in (a) Animal Science, (b) Pre-Veterinary, and (c) Equine Studies.

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Bachelors

Biochemistry

An interdisciplinary program in biochemical, cellular and molecular biosciences within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Training in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry, offering B.A. and B.S. degrees as well as an accelerated Fifth-year M.S. program. The curriculum prepares students for post graduate education and for successful careers in the ever-changing arena of science.

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Bachelors

Biology

The curriculum for undergraduate biology majors consists of two core sequences: 1) a Math and Physical Sciences Core of courses required of all majors, and 2) a very flexible Biological Sciences Core that allows students to explore the diversity of biology. The department also offers a Biology Minor.

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Bachelors

Exercise Science

The major in exercise science focuses on the study of human performance within a cross-disciplinary biophysical context, including aspects of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, biology, nutrition, and computer science.

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Bachelors

Food Science

Undergraduate Food Science majors can tailor their degree to their interests. There are two areas of emphasis: Food Science and Technology, and Food, Health and the Environment

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Bachelors

Human Nutrition

Human Nutrition offers a unique opportunity to help people to improve their health. Equipped with the knowledge gained in this program, a nutritionist is able to assess nutritional needs, provide counseling and education, and implement a dietary plan compatible with optimal health for individuals or groups.

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Bachelors

Microbiology

The curriculum for students majoring in Microbiology includes a broad background and education in the sciences, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics as well as specific, focused training in the field of Microbiology. Majors complete 28 credits in microbiology departmental courses, with offerings in general microbiology, molecular and microbial genetics, immunology, virology, microbial physiology, pathogenic bacteriology, biotechnology and microbial ecology.

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Bachelors

Nursing

The UMass Amherst School of Nursing offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Pre-Nursing, Traditional Pre-Licensure, a 2nd Bachelor's degree option, and an RN to BS program.

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Masters

Doctoral

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The goal of the graduate program in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is to produce scholars capable of teaching and doing research in contemporary biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, biomedical sciences, and life sciences in general. Our students go on to careers in academics, industry, and research institutes.

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Masters

Doctoral

Biology

The Biology Department is channels its graduate education offerings through the four interdisciplinary graduate programs in the life sciences: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, and Plant Biology.

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Masters

Doctoral

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

The overall mission of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is to provide students with strong analytic and quantitative skills needed to conduct professional level public health research, disease surveillance, program evaluation, and public health practice. The Biostatistics and Epidemiology programs are complementary both academically and professionally. These related fields are based on the mathematical, natural, and social sciences. The department meets its mission by preparing public health professionals who will work to improve the health of the public. The academic program includes a base of theoretically sound courses complemented by hands-on research experiences and public health agency practice experiences.

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Masters

Doctoral

Chemistry-Biology Interface subspecialty graduate program

The Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) Training Program bridges the "two cultures" of chemistry and biology, and brings the synthetic, mechanistic, and analytical powers of chemistry together with the new and exciting fields of biology such as drug design, membrane function, molecular recognition, organelle assembly, and structure-function relationships in biological macromolecules.

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Masters

Doctoral

Entomology

Srengths of the graduate program in entomology include toxicology/environmental chemistry, physiology/molecular entomology, and medical and forest entomology.

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Masters

Doctoral

Environmental Health Sciences (Public Health Concentration)

The mission of the Environmental Health Sciences Department is to enhance the health of people through anticipation, assessment, recognition, evaluation and control of adverse exposures to toxic chemicals, and microbiological and physical agents. These exposures can occur in air, soil, water or food, outdoors in the ambient environment, and in traditional and non-traditional workplaces and residences. In the educational aspect of its mission, the department prepares students, with prior undergraduate/graduate education in natural and physical sciences, to be leaders, with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to assume expanded roles in evaluating and regulating environmental exposures to humans.

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Masters

Doctoral

Exercise Science

The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Exercise Science prepare students to study and apply exercise from a multidisciplinary approach. The three areas of concentration are biomechanics, exercise physiology/metabolism, and motor control. Laboratories support research in each of the three areas of concentration.

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Masters

Doctoral

Food Science

The Department of Food Science is one of the most respected departments of its kind in the world, with a unique combination of teaching and research laboratories and a large, well-equipped pilot plant for manufacturing a wide range of food products. Faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, research, and service in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, food safety, physical properties, biotechnology, nutrition, and food processing.

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Masters

Doctoral

Microbiology

The graduate program in Microbiology 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: physiology, genetics, virology, immunology, pathogenic bacteriology, plant pathology, molecular biology and microbial ecology with special opportunities in environmental microbiology.

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Masters

Doctoral

Molecular and Cellular Biology

The Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology meets the needs of those students who prefer advanced interdisciplinary training that is generally more flexible than the programs offered by the participating Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.

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Masters

Doctoral

Neuroscience & Behavior

The Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB) Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary program offering Ph.D. training and research in cellular neuroscience, brain function and behavior and animal learning and behavior. Participating departments include Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Entomology, Exercise Science, Microbiology, and Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

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Masters

Doctoral

Nursing

The UMass Amherst School of Nursing offers the Master of Science degree with options in Psychiatric/Mental Health
Gerontological Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Community School Health. There is also a MS/MPH dual degree program and a Post-Master's Certificate program, in addition to the doctoral program in Nursing.

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Masters

Nutrition

Degrees offered are the Master of Science and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.). Studies in the Nutrition program emphasize nutritional interventions, including nutritional metabolism, nutrition education, nutrition and exercise, and community nutrition. The Master of Science program prepares graduates for doctoral studies in nutrition and for careers in research, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, or nutrition education.

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Masters

Doctoral

Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

The Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB) Graduate Program is an interdepartmental graduate program focusing on the structure, function, diversity and evolution of organisms. Research focuses on organisms and their functional biology, ecology, or the evolution and diversification of life.

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Masters

Doctoral

Plant Biology

The Plant Biology (PB) Graduate Program faculty conduct intensive research in the plant sciences, in areas including evolution, ecology, development, genetics, physiology, and cellular and molecular biology. The emphasis is on multidisciplinary approaches, ranging from practical to theoretical.

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Masters

Doctoral

Public Health

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Public Health, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degree with concentrations in: biostatistics; community health education; environmental health sciences; epidemiology; health policy and management; and nutrition (see information under the Department of Nutrition). The programs are organized into three academic departments: Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Community Health Studies, and Environmental Health Sciences.

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