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Be part of the next generation of scientists who will shape the world. In our skills-based life sciences graduate programs, you’ll build conceptual, technical, and leadership skills to advance your career—whether it’s in industry or research. Uniquely, our programs are infused with a quantitative and entrepreneurial methodology, positioning you to make impactful biomedical and health-related advances.
The Greater Boston area is the place to be in life sciences. In Worcester County alone, the industry is rapidly expanding with leaders including AbbVie, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Insulet, and UMass Chan Medical School carving out a foothold right in WPI’s backyard.
Program Highlights
- Enroll in student-centered courses for scientists at any level that offer customizability and flexibility—with many programs available online. See all programs
- Work in state-of-the-art facilities and labs, including our 130,000 sq ft Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center featuring histology, instrumentation, microscopy, and vivarium facilities—available to on-campus and online students
- Choose from a wide variety of life sciences programs, including Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Medicinal Plant Chemistry
- Collaborate with world-class faculty who are industry, research, and scholarly leaders
- Build experience and connections through corporate partnerships in a region rich with biotech, biomedical, and healthcare organizations
- Upskill for your next role in our workforce development programs designed in partnership with local biotech companies
Facts & Figures: Life Sciences Graduate Programs at WPI
42,000
new life sciences jobs added in Massachusetts by 2032
MassBioEd (2023)
40+
current faculty with NSF Career Awards.
Top 10
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Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (MS) |
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Biology & Biotechnology (MS) (Thesis) |
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Biomanufacturing (Graduate Certificate) |
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Biomedical Engineering (MS) |
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Bioscience Management (MS) |
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Biochemistry |
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Biotechnology (MS) (Non-Thesis) |
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Chemical Engineering (MS) |
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Chemistry (MS) |
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Chemistry (Medicinal Plant Focus) |
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Life Sciences Management (Graduate Certificate) |
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Neuroscience (MS) |
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Looking to Pursue Your PhD in Life Sciences? Explore our doctoral programs in biology and biotechnology, chemistry and biochemistry, and chemical engineering. |
What our students have to say...
"The COVID vaccine is a powerful example of what genetic medicine can do for innovation, patients and shareholders. Developed in record-breaking 10 months, the vaccine spared 280,000 US lives, 1.2 million hospitalizations and generated $55 billion in revenue, almost tripling the number one selling drug the year before." – Luca Issi, PhD, Biotechnology Analyst, RBE Capital Markets
“Project-based learning brings a certain depth to the material being learned. I feel that I am applying what I am learning to what interests me. The curriculum has emphasized real-world application of the educational material, problem solving, time management, and teamwork.” – Sabine Hahn, PhD, Biology & Biotechnology
“Everyone is willing to help—from professors to colleagues, everyone is always available to help you with a wide range of issues … like classes to take, troubleshooting experiments, discussing data, and coming up with ideas. As an international student far from home, it is very encouraging that there are people you can count on for help when you need it.” – Mark Xatse, PhD, Biochemistry
“The members of my labs, past and present, have really been the best mentors and support network that I could ask for. I have had the honor to work alongside both mathematicians and biologists who support me, challenge me, and make me a better scientist and person.” – Dayna Mercadante, PhD, Bioinformatics & Computational Biolog