College of Health Sciences | UMass Lowell

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We offer a wide range of health and science degrees that will prepare you for an in-demand job that promotes health and well-being. Read more...

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Programs
Learn about the academic programs that will prepare you for your career.
Research
Focus on real-world problems and solutions.
Departments & Schools
Find your place in Public Health, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy or Clinical Lab. & Nutritional Science

Health Sciences News

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Honors College Welcomes Record First-year Class

Honors College Welcomes Record First-year Class | Featured Story

9/19/2016
The Honors College welcomed its largest class of new students ever this fall. The college has been growing by leaps and bounds – while raising its admission standards.
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Need for Physical Therapists Expected to Keep Increasing

Need for Physical Therapists Expected to Keep Increasing | In The News

8/22/2016
Boston Herald

Physical therapy is increasingly becoming viewed as an alternative to medication for several other conditions, said Deirdra Murphy, associate dean for undergraduate studies at UMass Lowell’s College of Health Sciences.
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‘Safety Net’ Profession Prevents Epidemics, Diseases

‘Safety Net’ Profession Prevents Epidemics, Diseases | In The News

8/19/2016
Boston Magazine

Increases in chronic diseases, obesity rates, virus threats and an aging baby-boom population are fueling the need for more public health professionals.
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Freshmen Gain Lab Experiences in Solving Real-World Problems

Freshmen Gain Lab Experiences in Solving Real-World Problems | Featured Story

8/18/2016
At UMass Lowell, high-merit students in the Co-op Scholars Program are given opportunities to conduct summer research after their freshman year.

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By the Numbers

2,141
Undergraduates
409
Graduate Students
7
Departments & Schools
6
Research Centers & Institutes
82
Faculty
66
Staff
32
Degrees Offered
15
Graduate Certificates

Delivering Real-World Experiences

Yonnie Collins

Exercise Physiology, Honors

Yonnie Collins joined the Honors College to get a well-rounded education – and for challenging classes.
Nutrition Science

Katherine Tucker

Professor, Nutritional Epidemiology

Prof. Katherine Tucker has turned her early roots in food and nutrition into a research career. At UMass Lowell, she leads the Center for Population Health and Health Disparities, tackling the problems of nutrition in our society head on.
Matt MacDonald

Liberal Arts, Nursing

Careers don’t always follow a straight path. Twists and turns along the way can lead you to unexpected places. Just ask Matt MacDonald who graduated from UMass Lowell, not once, but twice.

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