Applied Biomedical Sciences Major, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

For students who entered fall 2020 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 120

¹Must choose one among (AH), (SS), or Free Electives that satisfies the (DCA) ELO.

²Can be replaced with any MATH.12xx, MATH.13xx, or MATH.14xx course.

³Can be replaced with two semesters of any CHEM.1xxx course w/Lab (CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L & CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L & CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L).

⁴Can be replaced with CHEM.2210 / CHEM.2290L Organic Chemistry I w/Lab

⁵Can be replaced with HSCI.5510 Clinical Pathophysiology

⁶Technical Electives:

• All courses at the 3000 level and above from BMSC, EXER, HSCI, MLSC, NUTR, PHIT, PHRM and PUBH
• All BIOL courses at the 4000 level and above
• BIOL.2350 Genetics
• BIOL.2055 Intro to Bioinformatics
• BIOL.3420 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• All CHEM courses at the 3000 level and above
• CHEM.2220 Organic Chemistry IIA
• CHEM.2230 Organic Chemistry IIB
• CHEM.2280L Organic Chemistry Lab IIA
• CHEM.2300L Organic Chemistry Lab IIB
• HSCI.2190 Emergency Medical Technician
• HSCI.2190L Emergency Medical Technician Lab
• PHIL.3220 Bioethics
• PHIT.2030 Health Information Technology    
• PHIT.2031  Intro to Public Health Informatics and Information Systems
• PSYC.3450 Health Psychology

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) 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 be using their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

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.

For students who entered fall 2020 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 120

¹Must choose one among (AH), (SS), or Free Electives that satisfies the (DCA) ELO.

²Can be replaced with any MATH.12xx, MATH.13xx, or MATH.14xx course.

³Can be replaced with two semesters of any CHEM.1xxx course w/Lab (CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L & CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L & CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L).

⁴Can be replaced with CHEM.2210 / CHEM.2290L Organic Chemistry I w/Lab

Notes:

• All students must come for pre-registration advising every semester.
• All students must have transportation for off-campus practicum during junior and senior year.
• All students must have current CPR certification and immunization documentation report on file with department prior to the beginning of their junior year.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) 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 be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

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.

For students who entered fall 2025 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 121-122

¹Must earn 26-54 on ALEKS Test to qualify for MATH.1225, otherwise MATH.1200 / MATH.1205 / MATH.1210. Replace with AH Elective if ALEKS Test score higher than 54.

²Must choose ONE each that satisfies the DCA and SRE ELOs.

³Must score higher than 54 on ALEKS Test or B− in MATH.1225, otherwise replace with AH Elective.

⁴SOCI.1010 Introduction to Sociology and PSYC.1010 Introduction to Psychological Science are recommended.

⁵Must choose at least 6 credits of Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Electives, 9 if a score higher than 54 was earned on ALEKS Placement Test.

Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Electives:

• All courses at the 3000 level or above from BMSC, EXER, HSCI, MLSC, NUTR, PHIT, PHRM and PUBH
• All BIOL courses at the 4000 level or above
• BIOL.2350 Genetics
• BIOL.2055 Intro to Bioinformatics
• BIOL.3420 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• All CHEM courses at the 3000 level or above   
• HSCI.2190 Emergency Medical Technician
• HSCI.2190L Emergency Medical Technician Lab
• PHIL.3220 Bioethics
• PHIT.2030 Health Information Technology    
• PHIT.2031  Intro to Public Health Informatics and Information Systems
• PSYC.3450 Health Psychology

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) 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 be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

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.

1. Apply analytical and critical thinking in trouble shooting laboratory instrumentation and procedures.
2. Demonstrate leadership skills of accountability, delegation, education, and supervision.
3. Clearly communicate scientific information both orally and in writing.
4. Generate, analyze and present research results.
5. Be admitted to and be successful in graduate/professional programs.
6. Advance in their chosen fields.
7. Work safely with potential chemical and biological hazards using the standards established in the workplace chemical hygiene plan, safety manual, and the blood-borne pathogen policy.