The Kennedy College of Sciences offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology and physics.
Biology: B.S.
- General Option
- Bioinformatics Option
- Biotechnology Option
- Ecology Option
Chemistry: B.S
- General Option
- Biochemistry Option
- Forensic Science Option
Computer Science: B.S
- General Option
- Bio-Cheminformatics Option
- CyberSecurity Option
- Data Science Option
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Option
- Mechanical Engineering Option
Environmental Science: B.A.
Environmental Science: B.S.- Environmental Science Option
- Geoscience Option
- Sustainability Option
Mathematics: B.A.
Mathematics: B.S- General Option
- Applied, Computational Mathematics Option
- Bioinformatics Option
- Business Applications Option
- Computer Science Option
- Probability and Statistics Option
- Teaching Option
Physics: B.S.
- General Option
- Astronomy Option
- Photonics Option
- Radiological Health Physics Option
Minors
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Computer Science
- Geoscience
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
Minors - Interdisciplinary
Master of Science (MS) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Biological Science
- General Option
- Biotechnology Option
- Bioinformatics Option
- Education, Communication and Outreach Option
- Professional Science Master's Options (Applied Biotechnology, Biosafety, Environmental Biotechnology, Project Management for Life Sciences)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences or Environmental Geoscience Option
- Marine Sciences and Technology
- Professional Science Master's Option (Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science and Technology)
- Atmospheric Sciences or Environmental Geoscience Option
- Physics
- General Option
- Optical Sciences Option
- Radiological Sciences and Protection Option
- Mathematics
- General Option
- Applied Mathematics Option
- Mathematics for Teachers Option
- Probability and Statistics Option
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - degree awarded in the following fields:
- Applied Biology
- Chemistry
- General Option
- Biochemistry Option
- Environmental Studies Option
- Green Chemistry Option
- Computer Science
- General Option
- Mathematical Science Option
- Earth System Sciences
- Marine Sciences and Technology
- Physics
- General Option
- Medical Physics Option
- Radiological Sciences Option
- Polymer Science
- Polymer Science/Plastics
Engineering Option
- Polymer Science/Plastics
Hear from Our Faculty & Students
Evelynn Cousey '21Environmental ScienceAs co-president of the Society of Environmental Scientists student organization, Evelynn Cousey has developed leadership skills that she plans to take into a career in environmental policy and law.
I know what it’s like to be a transfer. I understand what I needed when I was joining the group, and I try to give that to them.
Francesca Kamwa '22Radiological Health PhysicsFrancesca Kamwa ’21 nearly dropped out when her father died. Thanks to support from UML faculty, she’s now applying to medical schools.
There have been a lot of ups and downs, but UMass Lowell has given me so many opportunities.
Dorcas Ruhamya '24BiologyDorcas Ruhamya found a mentor in Assoc. Prof. Khalilah Reddie.
I used everything Prof. Reddie recommended, and it came out great.
Ralph Saint-Louis ’18, ’20Biology and UTeachRalph Saint-Louis ’18, ’20 was recognized by Time Magazine as one of its 2022 Innovative Teachers.
I always knew that I wanted to teach.