Program Overview

Computer Science Bachelor's to Master's

The Computer Science Bachelor's to Master's program is designed to encourage outstanding UMass Lowell undergraduate degree students to continue their studies towards an advanced degree. Qualified students may transition to the Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Option, which includes the Fast Track to Teaching and Plus 1 programs. Upon completion of this program, students earn both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees.

Benefits of the Program

The program carries distinct benefits, including:

• The ability to count some CS courses for both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Exemption from taking the GRE when applying through the combined BS/MS program

Eligibility Requirements

Any UMass Lowell undergraduate junior or senior with a grade point average of 3.000 or better may apply to a Master's degree program at UMass Lowell under the Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Degree Option. For more information on eligibility requirements, refer to the Academic Catalog's Bachelor's-to-Master's page.

Transitioning to the Program

Undergraduate students are requested to apply to transition by submitting the application for transition. Students normally apply to transition in the second semester of their third year as an undergraduate, up until the last day of classes in their final semester before graduation.

Program Management

The program is managed by the Computer Science graduate coordinator.

Program Details

The program is part of the Richard A. Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences, which offers various programs of study, including:

• Computer Science Major
• Master's
• Bachelor's to Master's
• Doctorate
• Graduate Certificates