Biological Sciences

For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2020.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

¹Courses may be taken either in fall or spring term of academic year.

²Biotechnology lecture and laboratory courses selected from the approved list (total of 5 courses, minimum of 3 with corresponding labs). Courses can be taken at the graduate level with permission of the instructor.

³Biology elective can be any 3000-4000 level biology (BIOL) course. Course can be taken at the graduate level with permission of the instructor.

⁴Any UML course xxxx.1010 and above will fulfill the Free Elective requirement (exception, Math courses must be above the level of Calculus I and Chemistry courses must be above the level of Organic Chemistry II w/Lab). Additionally Biology lecture and laboratory courses (BIOL prefix) may be taken to fulfill the Free Elective requirement. Courses with LIFE prefix cannot be used.

⁵The Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcomes for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) are fulfilled outside the Biology major. See the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

⁶As needed to reach a minimum of 120 credits.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 3/12/2020