University Spotlight:

University of Massachusetts—Lowell

Program Information:

UMass Lowell offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in six different fields of engineering — Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Plastics Engineering — and undergraduate degrees in three different fields in Engineering Technology — Civil, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering Technology. All bachelor's degrees are ABET-accredited except the new program in Computer Engineering, which celebrated its first graduating class in spring 2004. Engineering Technology bachelor's degrees are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, (410)347-7700. Graduate programs exist in Energy Engineering, as well as Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology.

The Francis College of Engineering has a distinguished reputation for hands-on, practice-oriented education, cutting-edge research and integrating service and research into education at all levels. The College has strong ties to local industry, with many companies and government agencies in the region offering co-op positions and internships to students in all disciplines of engineering.

Below are descriptions for each degree program. For more information on programs of study within the College of Engineering, including course descriptions, visit the Online Academic Catalog.

Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
Master of Science
Doctor of Science

Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Civil Engineering Technology
Associate of Science (Continuing Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Continuing Studies)

Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Electronic Engineering Technology
Associate of Science (Continuing Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Continuing Studies)

Energy Engineering
Master of Science
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Materials Engineering
Graduate Certificate

Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate of Science (Continuing Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Continuing Studies)

Plastics Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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