Degree Pathway for Applied Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory Science and Technology Option

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL)1
HSCI.1051 /
HSCI.1060
Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar /
ZCHS Transfer Student Seminar
1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)13
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)13
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II (SCL)1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1225Precalculus Mathematics (MATH)23
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)13
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)13
Total16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis (STEM)3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab (STEM)1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I(SCL)3
HSCI.2530Physiological ChemistryI Lab(SCL) 1
HSCI.2010Pathophysiology3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
BMSC.2100Introduction to Applied Biomedical Sciences (SRE)1
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II(SCL) 3
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Lab II(SCL)1
MLSC.2410Clinical Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine3
MLSC.2430Clinical Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Lab1
BMSC.2420Organic Structures and Reactions I43
BMSC.2440Organic Structures and Reactions Lab I41
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities elective (AH)13
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.3630Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory (CTPS) (QL)2
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health (SS)3
PHYS.1030General Physics I3
PHYS.1030LGeneral Physics Laboratory I1
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHRM.3200Molecular Pharmacology3
BMSC.3220Clinical Molecular Biology3
MLSC.3510Clinical Chemistry I3
MLSC.3810Molecular Diagnostics Lab (AIL)2
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective13
Total17

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.3310Clinical Immunology (IL) (WOC)3
BMSC.4120Clinical Cell Biology3
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective53
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective53
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective13
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BMSC.4350Applied Biomedical Genetics3
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective53
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective53
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective13
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective11-3
Total13-15

Total Minimum Credits = 120

1Must choose one that satisfies the DCA Essential Learning Outcomes.

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

3Can be replaced with two semesters of any CHEM.1xxx course with lab.

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

5Technical Electives (must choose at least ONE at the 4000-level or higher):

  • 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.

Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Glossary

  • SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 9 credits
  • AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 9 credits
  • SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 6-8 credits
  • STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 3 credits
  • CW - College Writing I and II - 6 credits
  • MATH - Math Perspective - 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

  • AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
  • CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
  • IL - Information Literacy
  • QL - Quantitative Literacy
  • SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.