Advantages of B2M

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  • Count up to six credits of graduate-level courses taken as an undergraduate toward your bachelor’s and master’s degrees, saving time and money. Full-time, in-state students can potentially complete graduate school for under $20,000 – not including financial aid or scholarships.
  • Earning the advanced degree can be more cost effective than earning a second bachelor’s degree via a double major.
  • Some bachelor’s-to-master’s programs may be completed in as little as five years.
  • Application to transition is very simple. One letter of recommendation is all that is needed for most students who complete prerequisite courses (for most programs).
  • Continue studying in your undergraduate discipline, or transition to another field. Almost every undergraduate major tracks to multiple options for graduate study. Customizing a program is also an option for many students.
  • Work full time after completing your bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s-to-master’s students may delay entry into the master’s program for up to a year.
  • Learn more about completing your master's with our Bachelor's to Master's opportunities.

Meet B2M Students

Francesca Kamwa on a spiral staircase in the nuclear reactor at UMass Lowell
Francesca Kamwa '22
Radiological Health Physics

Francesca Kamwa ’21 nearly dropped out when her father died. Thanks to support from UML faculty, she’s now applying to medical schools.

There have been a lot of ups and downs, but UMass Lowell has given me so many opportunities.
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