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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

119 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#4 Best Rank — Doctoral

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

UMass Amherst Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#104 in the U.S.
#11 in Massachusetts
#18 in the New England Region

College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #104 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 104 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts 11 of 52
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region 18 of 99

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at UMass Amherst

The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 684
Master’s 74
Doctoral 45

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at UMass Amherst

This biological & biomedical sciences field at UMass Amherst breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 321
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 188
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 141
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 67
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 34
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 25
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 11
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 8
Botany/Plant Biology 8

UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 74 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 10
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 10
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 69

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 47% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

UMass Amherst gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 4

UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 45 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 4
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 5
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 34

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 49% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 51% went to women.

UMass Amherst gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 3

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UMass Amherst

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 684

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