Doctoral Programs

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Doctoral students seek out UMass Lowell programs because of the quality and international reputation of the faculty and the innovative research being conducted here. Programs include:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
• Chemistry
       Environmental Studies Option 
       Biochemistry Option
• Marine Sciences & Technology 
• Nursing (Health Promotion Option)
• Physics
        Applied Mechanics Option
        Atmospheric Science Option
        Energy Engineering Option
        Radiological Sciences Option
• Polymer Science/Plastics Engineering Option

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Nursing Practice

 Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

• Physical Therapy

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

• Mathematics and Science Education (pdf)
• Leadership in Schooling (pdf)
• Language Arts and Literacy (pdf)

Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.)

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering      
• Plastics Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering
3. Computer Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Energy Engineering
6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Plastics Engineering

Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) 

• Computer Science
        Computational Mathematics Option
• Work Environment
        Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Option
        Occupational Ergonomics Option
        Epidemiology Option
        Work Environment Policy Option
        Cleaner Production and Pollution Prevention Option