The Department of Biological Sciences offers the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs

Descriptions of undergraduate-level courses.

Graduate Programs

Descriptions of graduate-level courses.

Meet Our Faculty & Students

Madison Fusco working in a lab at Wave Life Sciences
Madison Fusco '25
Biological Sciences

Madison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people’s lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.

The skills that I learned in my classes, I’m also using in my co-op.
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Sara is standing against the north campus sign at UMass Lowell
Sara Aldahabi '23
Biological Sciences

Between UML’s rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.

UMass Lowell is more than a school. It’s a home.
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feriel in the lab
Feriel Boudif '25
Biological Sciences

By her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.

Working in a lab is an eye-opener. Research is something I could see myself doing as a profession.
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Sonakshi Chaudhary types on a laptop while interviewing a person
Sonakshi Chaudhary '25
Biological Sciences

Sonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.

My freshman year was amazing. I love all the people that I’m meeting, because everyone is so culturally diverse.
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Lilian Whitehead in the files storage area at the Center for Lowell History.
Lilian Whitehead '27
Biology (sociology minor)

A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.

It’s a great experience for the direction I want to go in for my career.
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