Study Bachelor of Science in Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology at University of Massachusetts - Lowell in the USA, Kennedy College of Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology

USA

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What will I learn?

As a biology major, you will gain the knowledge, skills and critical thinking needed for a successful career in modern biology and related fields. Explore how life works, from cells to ecosystems, with a B.S. in Biology at UMass Lowell. You'll gain a strong foundation in biology and chemistry while building skills in lab work and data analysis. Obtain professional training by carrying out cutting-edge research in our labs, participating in industry co-ops and giving back to the community through our service-learning courses. You'll graduate ready to work in biotech, healthcare, environmental science and teaching - or prepared for medical school and graduate school. Our rapidly changing world requires experts trained in global biodiversity and its conservation. The Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) Option emphasizes organismal diversity, ecology, and evolution in courses with outdoor field experiences and hands-on lab courses. The EEOB Option is suited for students interested in professional or academic careers in conservation biology, veterinary medicine, environmental biotechnology, or graduate studies in ecology or evolutionary biology.

Which department am I in?

Kennedy College of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$36,610.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Application deadline

12/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$36,610.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

September 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

You are considered a first-year student if you have not taken any post-secondary/college coursework. Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.

Transcript - Your official school transcript (grades 9-11).

Essay - A personal essay of 250-650 words. Please write your full name on each essay page if submitting by mail.

Recommendation - A letter of recommendation from someone who is familiar with your abilities (a teacher, college counselor, coach, employer, etc.). If using the UMass Lowell web application, please feel free to download the recommendation form (pdf).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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