The Kennedy College of Sciences offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology and physics as well as an undeclared sciences program for undergraduates.
Biology: B.S.
- General Option
- Bioinformatics Option
- Biotechnology Option
- Ecology Option
Chemistry: B.S
- General Option
- Biochemistry Option
- Forensic Science Option
- STEM Teaching Option
- Sustainability Option
Computer Science: B.S
- General Option
- Bio-Cheminformatics Option
- CyberSecurity Option
- Data Science Option
Engineering Physics: B.S.- Electrical and Computer Engineering Option
- Mechanical Engineering Option
Environmental Science: B.A.
Environmental Science: B.S.- Environmental Science Option
- Geoscience Option
- Sustainability Option
Information Technology: B.S. (online)Mathematics: B.S
- General Option
- STEM Teaching Option
Physics: B.S.
- General Option
- Astronomy Option
- Photonics Option
- Radiological Health Physics Option
Minors
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Computer Science
- Geoscience
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
Minors - Interdisciplinary
Master of Science (MS) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Biological Science
- General Option
- Biotechnology Option
- Bioinformatics Option
- Education, Communication and Outreach Option
- Professional Science Master's Options (Applied Biotechnology, Biosafety, Environmental Biotechnology, Project Management for Life Sciences)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences or Environmental Geoscience Option
- Marine Sciences and Technology
- Professional Science Master's Option (Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science and Technology)
- Atmospheric Sciences or Environmental Geoscience Option
- Information Technology (online)
- Physics
- General Option
- Optical Sciences Option
- Radiological Sciences and Protection Option
- Medical Physics
- Mathematics
- General Option
- Applied Mathematics Option
- Mathematics for Teachers Option
- Probability and Statistics Option
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Applied Biology
- Chemistry
- General Option
- Biochemistry Option
- Environmental Studies Option
- Sustainability Option
- Computer Science
- General Option
- Mathematical Science Option
- Earth System Sciences
- Marine Sciences and Technology
- Physics
- General Option
- Aerospace Sciences Option
- Energy Engineering Option (in collaboration with Dept. of Chemical Engineering)
- Medical Physics Option
- Radiological Sciences Option
- Polymer Science
- Polymer Science/Plastics
Engineering Option
- Polymer Science/Plastics
Hear from Our Faculty & Students
Anthony Gaeta '18Mathematics & EconomicsAnthony Gaeta says his six-month co-op at John Hancock Financial gave him real-world experience in his dream job as an actuary.
Honestly, if I could, I’d go back and shake myself and say, ‘Don’t sleep on UMass Lowell. Just accept!’ You get so much more for your dollar here.
Nazeli Acosta '20PhysicsNazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.
Physics appeals to my intellectual curiosity and learning for the sake of learning.
Shakira Fedna '23BiologyShakira Fedna came to UMass Lowell because of the River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students.
Everybody you come into contact with in the RHSA wants to see you succeed.
Linh NguyenComputer Science & MathematicsLinh Nguyen developed a cloud-based market data tool — and a newfound interest in financial technology — through her data science experience with the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program.
One of the things I like about computer science is that I can leverage all those little pieces and put them together to make a product that I want.Quick Links