Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
MSc in Biology
Medford, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Tufts University's MSc in Biology develops your ability to think creatively and critically biological subjects through graduate courses, seminars, hands-on research. Faculty-led instruction covers macromolecules, gene expression, molecular biology, gene regulation, translational research, state-of-the-art laboratory techniques. You’ll get personal mentoring, collaborative laboratory facilities, partnerships, and experience that bridge theory to application.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue research careers in academia, biotech, pharmaceuticals, public health, science policy, and education. Employers include university labs, biotech startups, pharma companies, clinical research organizations, and government agencies. Typical roles include research scientist, laboratory manager, biotech associate, clinical research coordinator, science educator, and regulatory affairs specialist.
Tufts' master's program in biology develops the student's ability to think creatively and critically about a range of biological subject matters and to study current research in biology through graduate courses, seminars, and research experience.
All courses are taught by leading researchers in topics ranging from macromolecules and gene expression. Students learn state-of-the-art laboratory skills that drive translational research, bridging theory to application.
Our program offers two options for the M.S. degree:
- Open Choice M.S.
- Open Choice M.S. with a Focus on Functional Genomics
Open Choice M.S. - The Open Choice M.S. is designed for students wishing to upgrade their expertise in the biology professions, explore or expand their interest in research, and/or broaden their base for making future career choices in the biological sciences.
Open Choice M.S. with Functional Genomics Focus - This part-time track of the Open Choice M.S. program offers a focus on Functional Genomics and is designed for students who wish to work full-time while completing their degree. It is an excellent fit for professionals in Boston’s robust biotechnology industry. The Functional Genomics track equips graduates with the skills needed to contribute effectively to enterprising research on genomics, biomedical, or commercial projects.
