University of Massachusetts Lowell - Master's Bridge Program 3228
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Established time:1894年
Nature of the school:公立
University ranking:The 101st public university in the United States and the 183rd overall ranking
School website:http://www.uml.edu/
Registered student:14,702 多人
School Profile:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus is a comprehensive public university and one of the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts system。The school's predecessor was Lowell Normal College, founded in 1894。In 1975, Lowell College of Technology (built in 1895) and Lowell State University (built in 1894) merged into the school to form Lowell University, which was officially renamed the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus in 1991。It is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the third largest state school in Massachusetts, after the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Boston campuses。
The school has a total of more than 737 faculty members and more than 14,000 students。The school offers more than 120 degree options, including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies。The teacher-student ratio is 1:14, and 50% of classes have less than 20 students.The school has 129 student organizations and associations, 18 recreational sports, etc., the school's sports standards are extremely outstanding, especially the school's ice hockey team for the NCAA league team, for the United States men's ice hockey team sent a large number of athletes。The school has produced many distinguished alumni,Among them is the current president Marty Meehan, a former U.S. Congressman,Many famous professional hockey players,Keith Britton, CEO of My Fashion Database, and many famous artists and musicians。
The Lowell campus of the University of Massachusetts has five colleges, 88 major courses, 72 minor courses, 45 undergraduate to master's degree expediting courses and a large number of new professional Master of Science programs。The most popular subjects were business management (28%), engineering (20%), health sciences (8%), public affairs (7%), and Engineering technology (5%).。The school enjoys a high international reputation in science, engineering and technology, and is at the leading level in nanotechnology, nanofabrication, biofabrication and advanced materials research。The school's signature courses include recording technology, plastics engineering, meteorology, and new courses in forensics and entrepreneurship。
Geographical position:
The University of Massachusetts at Lowell is located in the historic industrial city of Lowell, Massachusetts。Lowell was the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and the largest industrial center in the United States in the 19th century。The city of Lowell is adjacent to the city of Boston, located 40 kilometers north of Boston, about 30 minutes by car, located on the beautiful Merrimack River, adjacent to the Massachusetts high-tech Corridor, many computer companies and high-tech companies set up nearby。
With a population of 110,000, Lowell is the fourth largest city in Massachusetts。The city is multicultural and contains immigrants from many regions and countries。Since the 20th century, the city of Lowell has transformed from an industrial economy to a culture-centered creative economy, with numerous historic museums, national parks, such as Lowell National Historical Park, Merrimack Music Theater, Tsongas Center, several museums and sports venues。
School rankings: (Based onUSNews 2012年)
Ranking name | School ranking |
2012 U.S. Public University Undergraduate Rankings | 第97 |
Overall undergraduate ranking of American universities in 2012 | 第177 |
2012 Ranking of undergraduate Engineering Schools in the United States | 第130 |
2012 Ranking of Graduate Engineering Schools in the United States | 第138 |
2012 American Universities Mechanical Engineering Graduate Ranking (Mechanical) | 第101 |
2012 Civil Engineering Graduate Rankings (Civil) | 第102 |
2012 US Graduate Nursing Rankings | 第127 |
2012 Physics Graduate Rankings (Physics) | 第133 |
2012 Physical Therapy Graduate Student Rankings (Physical Therapy) | 第95 |
curriculum
The Lowell campus of the University of Massachusetts has five colleges, 88 major courses, 72 minor courses, 45 undergraduate to master's degree expediting courses and a large number of new professional Master of Science programs。
List of graduate programs:
Master of Arts (MA):Community and social psychology, criminology, regional economic and social development
Master of Business Administration MBA:3 directions (Accounting, Finance, Information Technology)
Master of Education (MEd):Curriculum and teaching theory
Master of Music (MM):Music education, recording technology
Master of Science (MS):Biological Science (direction: Biotechnology), Chemistry, Clinical Trial Science, Computer Science, Environmental Research (direction: Atmospheric Research, Environmental Engineering Science), Health Management Policy, Innovation and Technology, Mathematics (direction: Applied Mathematics, Teacher Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Statistical and Operational Research), Physics (direction: Optics), Radiological Science and Protection, Work Environment (Direction:Occupational and environmental health, occupational ergonomics, epidemiology, working environment policy, sanitation and pollution prevention)
Master of Science in Engineering (MS in Engineering):Biochemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (direction: Civil technology, institutions, Transportation, Environment and Geographical environment), Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering (direction: Information systems, Optoelectronic Engineering, Energy and Energy Engineering), Energy Engineering (direction: solar energy, nuclear energy), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering
Graduate bridge engineering
The graduate bridge program offers 4 directions: MBA direction, Engineering direction, Science direction and Humanities direction。The graduate Bridge program lasts for 1 semester, and after successful completion of the bridge program, students can directly enter the University of Massachusetts to pursue a master's degree, and transfer 3-4 credits as the official credits of the graduate program。As a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus, you will take courses guided by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus to ensure you receive the best academic education possible。
Bridge course application requirements(For specific majors, please see the list of graduate majors) :
专业 | Relevant professional background | GPA | Toefl/IELTS | Start time |
MBA | It isn't necessary | 2.6 | 80/6.0 | January, May, September |
工程 | Related major | 2.6 | 70/5.5 | 1月、9月 |
科学 | Related major | 2.6 | 70/5.5 | 1月、9月 |
humanities | Related major | 2.6 | 70/5.5 | 1月、9月 |
注:1.MBANo work experience is required for the bridge course
2.Students without language proficiency can make an appointment to take an internal test
Bridge program Graduation Requirements:
Students enrolled in the Bridge program are required to take the appropriate GMAT or GRE and maintain a GPA of 3 during the Bridge program.Above 0, you can successfully enter the graduate major。GMAT or GRE, students can choose to take the test before or during the bridge course to meet school requirements。The school will also conduct targeted examination training during the bridge course。After completing the Bridge program, most students are able to complete the master's program for one and a half years and obtain a master's degree。
Bridge course | Master's program | |||||
专业 | Transfer credit | 学费 | GMAT/GRE | 学分* | Start time | 学费 |
MBA (MBA)非Business background) | 4 | $9550 | 550 | 38 | January, May, September | $40000 |
MBA (Business background) | 3 | $9550 | 550 | 27 | January, May, September | $30000 |
Master of Engineering | 3 | $9550 | 1100 | 27 | 1月、9月 | $30000 |
Master of Science | 3 | $9550 | 1100 | 27 | 1月、9月 | $30000 |
Master of Human Sciences | 3 | $9550 | 550 | 27-33** | 1月、9月 | $30000-36000 |
Bridge program graduation requirements
备注:*Indicates the number of credits that students still need to complete to complete the bridge program in order to earn a master's degree
** Depending on the major, the credits required after completing the bridge course are different, and the tuition fee is different。