Indo Global Studies
University Of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Address: 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Phone: +1 617-287-5000

he University of Massachusetts Boston (stylized as UMass Boston) is a public US-based research university. It is the only public research university in Boston and the third-largest campus in the five-campus University of Massachusetts system.[5] UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States.[6] While a majority of UMass Boston students are Massachusetts residents, international students and students from other states make up a significant portion of the student body.[7] It is a member of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities[8] and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.[9] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[10]

Explore the chemical processes that power all living organisms.

UMass Boston's Biochemistry bachelor's program offers a firm background in the chemical processes that take place within living organisms. The biochemistry major also provides students a vehicle to engage in, and complete, an independent research project within a biochemistry-related laboratory from the Departments of Biology or Chemistry.

Biochemistry is a rich, interdisciplinary area of study at the intersection of biology, chemistry, calculus, and physics. Explore the fundamentals and interactions of these areas in coursework and labs. Whether your interest lies within marine science, human physiology, animal behavior, bioinformatics, or elsewhere—UMass Boston has a lab setting for you.

Career Options

UMass Boston is focused on developing scientific knowledge while opening pathways for inclusivity and diversity within the academic realm. Explore career options in settings from the lab and the field to the boardroom and academia.

Examples of future careers for Biochemistry majors include:

  • Laboratory technician

  • Chemical engineer

  • Forensic scientist

  • Life sciences consultant

  • Wildlife biologist

  • Pharmacist

  • Physician

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/biochemistry-bs/

 

Completed applications will include the following information:

  • Completed UMass Boston Application or Common Application with Essay
  • Application Fee: $60 *fee waivers are accepted
  • Official high school transcript and/or high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, etc.).
    • In-progress high school transcript must include grades 9-11 and should reference in-progress senior year courses. Senior grades may be submitted when available but may not initially be considered. First year students who have graduated from high school are required to submit an official, final high school transcript inclusive of graduation date. 
  • SAT or ACT scores (unless applying with No Test Option
  • Recommendation Letter (school-based counselor or teacher)
  • English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English
  • All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
    • TOEFL (79+)
    • IELTS (6.0+)
    • SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+) 
    • ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
    • Duolingo English Test (105+)
  • UMass Boston must receive your official test scores directly from the testing agency. You may request scores be sent to UMass Boston at the time you register for the test. If you have already taken the test, you may request official scores by contacting the College Board, ACT, TOEFL, IETLS, or Duolingo directly.
  • The UMass Boston SAT/TOEFL and IELTS code is 3924 and the ACT code is 1925.

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

 

Fall: Early Action I             November 1

Fall: Early Action II           January 1

Fall: Regular Decision     February 15

Spring Semester               December 15

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

Please send the student details and documents to [email protected]. IGS team will submit the application through Study Group portal

 

 

 

 

 

 

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