Science @ a glance

What?

University Pathway Program (UPP): College of Science


The University Pathway Program (UPP) consists of for-credit courses, which will earn credits toward your UMass Lowell bachelor’s degree, along with Navitas support classes to assist your successful study. At the end of the UPP, you will be prepared to start year two at UMass Lowell.

Why?

  • Flexible start dates: August, January or May
  • UMass Lowell is ranked as a Tier 1 National University by US News and World Report
  • Diverse city and campus- Lowell is a city full of history and culture and is close to the mountains, the beach, and easily accessible to Boston.
  • Graduate from UMass Lowell- Your diploma and transcripts from UMass Lowell will be recognized worldwide.

How?

  1. Contact us with any questions through the ‘Ask a question’ button on this page.

  2. Click ‘Enroll today’ to send through your application, or

  3. Click the ‘Our recruiters” button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.

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Entry into 2nd year of

Bachelor of Science with a disciplinary concentration in any of the following:

  • Biology (Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Ecology)
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Environment/Earth Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Popular Careers for Graduates

  • Medical/Clinical Laboratory
  • Microbiology
  • Environmental research
  • Software development
  • Information technology
  • Energy management
  • Statistical analysis
  • Operations management
  • Nanotechnology

Prices

Year International Students

2011

Three Semesters (12 months)- $23,750

Housing with meals per semester - $4,760

* Other mandatory fees apply