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Q. How long will it take to earn a certificate or
degree in
Engineering Technology?
A. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is
outlined as an eight-year program of study. However, the
length of time depends on the student’s course load and
course availability. By earning a certificate or an Associate’s
Degree on your way toward a Bachelor’s Degree, you can
use these milestones of achievement to help you in your
career advancement.
Q. What is the difference between an Engineering
Technology degree and an Engineering degree?
A. The Engineering Technology curriculum places less
emphasis on abstract mathematics and general scientific
principles and greater stress on the applications of these
tools to the solution of practical problems. The traditional
Engineering curriculum places a greater amount of
emphasis on abstract mathematics, scientific principles and
engineering theory.
Q. Am I eligible for financial aid?
A. Yes, the University offers scholarships, financial aid,
loans and grants. You are eligible for aid if you are fully
accepted into a degree program or approved certificate
program and are a U.S. Citizen or have permanent visa
status. To take advantage of these cost-saving programs,
check out the University’s financial aid website at
http://www.uml.edu/financialaid/ to explore a whole host
of options. You can also contact the
Financial Aid Office at 978.934.4220.
Q. Can I work full time while getting my degree?
A. Yes! All of UMass Lowell’s part-time degree programs are
designed with working professionals in mind. Additionally,
online courses provide added convenience for the hectic
traveler or busy parent.
Q. Can I transfer credits from other universities?
A. Students may transfer academic credit completed at
other accredited institutions of higher education toward a
certificate, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree. Credit
will be accepted if it is equivalent to UMass Lowell
instruction, if it is applicable to the intended program and
if the student has received a grade equivalent to a C- (1.7
on a 4.0 scale) or better, as shown on official transcripts of
record which are received directly from other accredited
institutions.
Q. Why should I choose UMass Lowell?
A. Simply put, UMass Lowell’s College of Engineering is
one of the most prestigious in the country due largely in
part to its cutting-edge research programs, world-renowned
professors, corporate partnerships and state-of-the-art
laboratories. Within the laboratory walls, students and
faculty are pushing the boundaries of emerging
technologies and partnering with local companies to fuel
the global economy. The hands-on skills acquired in the
laboratories give students a competitive edge in today’s
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