BS to MS Accelerated Engineering Degree Programs

Take a faster path to an advanced degree

Take the next step in your engineering education while you're still an undergraduate. UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering’s accelerated BS/MS programs allow qualified students to begin graduate coursework while completing their bachelor’s degree, with eligible courses counting toward both degrees.

You’ll save time and money on your graduate education while building advanced expertise that can help you stand out in a competitive job market.

UMassD College of Engineering accelerated degree programs

UMass Dartmouth students can get a head start on graduate study while completing an undergraduate degree through an accelerated BS/MS program in the UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering.

Speak with your advisor about participating in an accelerated BS/MS program.

• Bioengineering BS/MS
• Civil & Environmental Engineering BS/MS
• Computer & Information Science BS/MS
• Data Science BS/MS
• Electrical & Computer Engineering BS/MS
• Mechanical Engineering BS/MS
• Physics BS/MS

Accelerated Degree Partnerships

UMass Dartmouth also offers accelerated pathways for students at select partner institutions. Eligible students can begin earning credits toward a UMassD master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree at their home institution.

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Why earn your master’s through an accelerated program?

Save time

Get a head start on your master’s degree by completing approved graduate coursework as an undergraduate. With credits counting toward both degrees, you can complete your graduate degree faster than through a traditional bachelor’s-to-master’s path.

Save money

Eligible graduate courses taken as part of an accelerated program are completed while you are an undergraduate, helping reduce the cost of earning your master’s degree.

Build advanced expertise

Go deeper into your field with graduate-level coursework, research and technical study. Develop specialized knowledge that builds on the foundation you gain through your bachelor’s degree.

Get ahead in your career

Earn a graduate credential sooner and position yourself for more advanced technical, research and leadership opportunities.

How does an accelerated BS/MS program work?

Start your bachelor's degree.

Build a strong foundation in engineering through your undergraduate coursework, hands-on experiences, internships, research and capstone projects.

Apply to an accelerated program.

Qualified students typically apply during their junior year. Work with your academic advisor to determine eligibility and plan your undergraduate and graduate coursework

Start graduate coursework.

Take approved graduate-level courses while completing your bachelor’s degree. Eligible credits can count toward both your BS and MS.

Transition seamlessly to graduate study.

After earning your bachelor’s degree, continue into the master’s portion of your program and complete your remaining graduate requirements.