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
Total14
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL)1
HSCI.10xxIPE First Year/transfer Seminar1
ENGL.1010
College Writing I (CW)
3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)13
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
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

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I33
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry Lab I31
HSCI.2010Pathophysiology3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
BMSC.2100Introduction to Applied Biomedical Sciences (SRE)1

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II3 (SCL)3
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Lab II3 (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

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
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

Spring Semester

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

Senior Year

Fall Semester

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

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.

5Must Choose from the 3000(+)-level list, with at least on at the 4000-level (or higher).

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.