Accelerated Degree Partnerships

Engineering student at commencement accepting his diploma

Mechanical Engineering student Ryan Masoud '25 working in the machine shop

Professor Robert Fisher and Physics student McKenzie Ferrari discussing research in the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Science Research

Accelerated Degree Partnerships

UMass Dartmouth's College of Engineering partners with universities across New England to offer students the opportunity to save time and money in pursuit of graduate degrees in engineering and data science.

Through accelerated BS/MS partnerships with UMass Dartmouth, qualified students in specific programs at our partner schools can complete their bachelor's degree while earning credits toward a master's degree at UMassD. As a result, students can complete both degrees in five years instead of six, saving significant time and money on their graduate education.

Ramina Behzad PhD '24: veteran, international student (Iran), Alexion Pharmaceuticals/AstraZeneca (internship)

How it works

As a student at one of our participating institutions, you may apply to the UMassD master's degree program of your choice during the spring semester of your junior year.
During your senior year, you'll take approved courses that will apply toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees.
In year five, you will complete your remaining graduate coursework at UMassD.

Students in the FSI lab with Dr. Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh

How to apply

If you're a student at one of our partner institutions and interested in an accelerated master's degree, you should consult your academic advisors to begin the application process. Application requirements vary by program.

Participating institutions and eligible master's programs

Bridgewater State University

Roger Williams University

Salve Regina University

Data science

Apply to UMass Dartmouth

Why consider an accelerated master's degree program at UMass Dartmouth?

You'll save time and money on your graduate education and do research with internationally recognized experts in your field.

Opportunity

A graduate degree from UMass Dartmouth will prepare you to become a leader in your chosen field or to continue your education at the PhD level.

Hangjian Ling's research group in the Turbulent Channel Flow Facility

Cost savings

Through the accelerated master's degree partnership with UMassD, you can complete both your bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 years instead of 6, saving money and time in achieving your educational goals.

Physics students in the observatory. Pictured are Tyler Carlson '25 and Zachary Pereira '25: Physics.

Research

UMass Dartmouth is an R2 national research university with an active research portfolio of more than $100M. Our graduate students collaborate with distinguished faculty in pursuit of meaningful, high-impact discoveries.

Student Maggie McCafferty standing outside the UMassD library

"Everything here at UMassD has made me the person I am today. I feel like I’m set up to do absolutely anything."
Maggie McCafferty '24, '25 Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology