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Jump-start your career in biotech, health care, or academia.

Where will you take your biological sciences career? Are you ready to advance in the biomedical field as a research associate, research technician, or associate scientist? Do you see yourself in the medical or veterinary health-care fields? Perhaps you plan to earn your PhD to become a senior scientist or chief science officer in industry, or you intend to pursue teaching at the secondary or college level.

Reach your goals with Tufts University’s Master of Science in Biology program, designed with the flexibility to fit your schedule and career interests. Earn your master’s part-time or full-time, with options to specialize your degree. If you’re a biotech professional working in the Boston area, upgrade your credentials—by taking courses in the evenings or online—with the MS in Biology with a biotechnology focus.

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When you earn your degree at a top-ranked research institution, you’ll discover opportunities for research, clinical operations, and program management. Your classes will be taught in Tufts’ research facilities, and you will work alongside leading researchers in the field. Tufts’ wide breadth of research options within each concentration and across departments allows you to dig deep into your area of interest.

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“I feel so thankful that this is the school and the program I ended up in. I have felt so supported by the faculty, who go above and beyond to encourage our interests and help create opportunities for growth. In each course I’ve taken thus far, my foundation of developmental theory has strengthened, my perspective has broadened, and my goals for the future have become more focused.”

– Name, MA in Child Study and Human Development

The Scientific Community at Tufts

Across scientific disciplines, Tufts students are part of a close-knit community engaged in research and inquiry. Physics students use advanced mathematics to model, describe, and analyze physical phenomena while pursuing a master’s degree in physics or astronomy. Students seeking a master’s in chemistry or pursuing a career in chemical/biotechnology engage traditional areas of chemical research as well as interdisciplinary work.

You’ll find personal attention with the resources of a major research university, study in a region distinguished by innovation and discovery, and become part of a global network of accomplished alumni.

Chart Your Course

Whether you are looking to launch or advance your career in the biological sciences, you can forge your own academic path at Tufts. Earn your MS in Biology on your schedule and customize your degree to your interests and career goals with Tufts’ flexible program options.

Gain the credentials. Develop professionally. Learn and connect with experts in your field. Pursue your passion at Tufts—and position yourself for career success.

For International Applicants

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

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Location, Location, Location

Tufts Biology Department takes full advantage of its close proximity to Boston and Cambridge, the epicenters of the biotech and pharmaceutical fields. Tufts’ strong ties to these industries are reflected in our faculty, research labs, and career opportunities.

Financial Aid Available

Tuition scholarships for the master's degree program
Graduate teaching assistantships at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School
Research opportunities

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

MS in Biology with Specialization Options

Our open-choice. personalized curriculum lets you define your own course of study. Gain extensive knowledge and skills across the biological sciences, or concentrate your studies in one of five areas:

Part-Time MS in Biology with a Biotechnology Focus

At Tufts you will broaden your knowledge on the study of life while also cultivating your creative and critical thinking skills. Our MS in Biology program is highly regarded for its excellent academics, with a curriculum that brings you up to date on the latest happenings in the field, complemented by unparalleled research opportunities. Tufts offers unique advantages to fully prepare you with the strategies, tools, and connections to achieve your career aspirations.

Choose the academic path to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. Each concentration offers a variety of research and cross-disciplinary opportunities to engage with students and faculty from other departments, including the Tufts Biology Education Research group and the Tufts Institute of the Environment.

Ecology, behavior, and evolution
Global change biology
Genetics and molecular biology
Developmental biology
Physiology, neurobiology, and biomechanics

Professional Development and Career Resources

Our low student-to-faculty ratio also provides opportunities to develop professionally. You will work closely with professors in small classes, in the lab, and one-on-one with a faculty advisor. Our faculty are all experts in their fields, actively researching in areas ranging from macromolecules to gene expression. You will find support for your career development including advice on applying to internships and job opportunities. Mentorship, the Tufts alumni network, and professional development workshops will help you land that dream job.

Why Earn Your Master’s at Tufts?

At Tufts you will broaden your knowledge on the study of life while also cultivating your creative and critical thinking skills. Our curriculum will give you broad exposure to biomedical topics and issues so that you can find your path in the field of biology, biotech, and biomedicine. Our MS in Biology program is highly regarded for its excellent academics, with a curriculum that brings you up to date on the latest happenings in the field, complemented by extensive research opportunities. Tufts offers unique advantages to fully prepare you with the strategies, tools, and connections to achieve your career aspirations.

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