About the course

As a graduate student in organismic & evolutionary biology (OEB), you?ll receive broad, integrative training in ecology, evolutionary biology, animal behavior, and organismal biology. The interdepartmental faculty comes from across the university with specialties in anthropology, environmental conservation, kinesiology, psychological and brain sciences, and more, as well as from the other Five Colleges (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith). Graduate students, post-docs, and faculty study biological processes ranging from the molecular to the ecosystem level, often bridging the gap between basic and applied research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Prospective students should have substantial undergraduate training in the life sciences or paleontology, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00. Successful applicants, especially those for the doctoral program, typically have prior research experience.

　　All undergraduate and graduate transcripts

　　Personal Statement (your statement should include a description of your research interests and experience, as well as the name of your faculty sponsor

　　3 letters of recommendation

　　The minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test and 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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