The UMass Lowell Kennedy College of Sciences fosters critical and creative thinking for future solutions to environmental, economic and human problems, while helping students to develop the capacity to respond to a changing world.
A wide range of ongoing research and project opportunities exist within the various degree programs, and interdisciplinary study is emphasized. Graduates of these programs are heavily recruited both regionally and nationally by industry and governmental agencies.
Faculty in the Kennedy College of Sciences
NOTE: links to department catalog section at bottom of this page.
Graduate Programs Offered
Master of Science (MS) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Bioinformatics Science
- Biotechnology Option
- Education, Communication and Outreach Option (This program does NOT lead to teaching licensure)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences (Concentration)
- Marine Sciences and Technology
- Professional Science Master's Option (Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science and Technology)
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics Option
- Mathematics for Teachers Option
- Probability and Statistics Option
- Scientific Computing Option
- Professional Science Master's Option (Industrial Mathematics)
- Physics
- Optical Sciences Option
- Radiological Sciences and Protection
- Professional Science Master's Option (Radiological Protection)
Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Chemistry
Biochemistry Option
Environmental Studies Option
Green Chemistry Option - Computer Science
Bio/Cheminformatics Option
Mathematical Science Option - Marine Sciences and Technology
- Physics
Applied Mechanics Option
Atmospheric Sciences Option
Energy Engineering Option
Radiological Sciences Option - Polymer Science
- Polymer Science/Plastics
Engineering Option
Links to Department Sections in This Graduate Academic Catalog: