Graduate Assistantships

UMass Dartmouth offers a comprehensive MFA in Artisanry—Ceramics program. Explore the technical and conceptual challenges of ceramics through concentrated studio work. Learn more!

The MFA in Artisanry—Fibers is a 60 credit, 2- to 3-year program of study: an opportunity for concentrated studio work in two- or three-dimensional structures, garments, costume, functional or non-functional work.

The biology and marine biology graduate programs offer you advanced education and research experience in areas such as animal behavior, coastal ecology, genomics, immunology, and microbiology.

UMass Dartmouth’s doctoral program (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology addresses contemporary health research problems and educates biomedical and biotechnology researchers.

Pursue your PhD in chemistry or biochemistry. The doctoral program’s strengths include marine chemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry, and environmental chemistry.

Pursue your master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Our graduate program provides individualized education and unique research opportunities.

With the master of science degree (MS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, you can specialize in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and transportation engineering.

Earn your master of science degree (MS) in Computer Engineering. The program offers the flexibility to follow your own research interests and a firm foundation to succeed at advanced levels in industry or to pursue further graduate studies.

Earn your master of science degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering. Succeed at an advanced level in industry or prepare to pursue further graduate studies.

The PhD program in Electrical Engineering provides individualized education and independent study for researchers and leaders in the field.

The PhD degree program in Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) features contemporary, advanced interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities. 

Immerse yourself in the world of drawing with the MFA in Fine Arts—Drawing program at UMass Dartmouth. Develop your technical skills, explore contemporary concepts, and advance your personal vision.

Discover the 2- to 3-year MFA in Fine Arts—Painting program at UMass Dartmouth, offering assistantships, exhibition opportunities, and interdisciplinary projects to support your artistic and professional development.

The MFA in Fine Arts—Sculpture is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program designed to prepare students for a professional commitment to their art and the evolution of a personal voice. Advance your development as an artist, practitioner, educator, and interpreter of our times.

The PhD program in integrative biology challenges students to conduct research from diverse biological perspectives and prepares students for careers in academia, government and industry.

Pursue a PhD in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory at UMass Dartmouth’s Department of Portuguese, the largest Portuguese program in the US.

The MS in marine science and technology program focuses on observations, modeling, experimentation, and theory in the areas of ocean science, tech, and policy.

Earn your PhD in marine science and technology at UMassD-SMAST and conduct research to address real-world ocean challenges.

The master of science degree (MS) in Mechanical Engineering program prepares you to solve complex engineering problems spanning the entire range of the mechanical engineering field.

Prepare to be a Nurse Scientist Educator with UMass Dartmouth’s Nursing PhD program. This program is research-based, focused on chronic illness & leadership in nursing education.

UMass Dartmouth's MS in Physics is ranked as one of the top physics master of science programs by the American Physical Society. Apply the concepts of modern and classical physics to solve practical problems.

The MA in Portuguese Studies offers graduate students an in-depth understanding of literary and cultural history of Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world.

Advance your career with a master’s degree in professional writing and communication. Attending graduate school for communications and writing prepares you for a variety of careers.

Earn your MA in clinical psychology: applied research, supervision, and a focus on a behavioral perspective. Prepare for licensure as a certified Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

The Research Psychology MS program is designed to prepare students for doctoral work in psychology and as master’s level psychology researchers.

Transform the field of education with a STEM Education PhD from UMass Dartmouth. Develop critical-thinking skills and engage in real-world research projects to improve STEM education at all levels.

The MFA in Visual Design—Illustration at UMass Dartmouth is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program of study that encourages students to attain higher levels of personal artistic development.

UMass Dartmouth offers a comprehensive MFA in Artisanry—Ceramics program. Explore the technical and conceptual challenges of ceramics through concentrated studio work. Learn more!

The MFA in Artisanry—Fibers is a 60 credit, 2- to 3-year program of study: an opportunity for concentrated studio work in two- or three-dimensional structures, garments, costume, functional or non-functional work.

The biology and marine biology graduate programs offer you advanced education and research experience in areas such as animal behavior, coastal ecology, genomics, immunology, and microbiology.

UMass Dartmouth’s doctoral program (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology addresses contemporary health research problems and educates biomedical and biotechnology researchers.

Pursue your master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Our graduate program provides individualized education and unique research opportunities.

With the master of science degree (MS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, you can specialize in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and transportation engineering.

Earn your master of science degree (MS) in Computer Engineering. The program offers the flexibility to follow your own research interests and a firm foundation to succeed at advanced levels in industry or to pursue further graduate studies.

Earn your master of science degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering. Succeed at an advanced level in industry or prepare to pursue further graduate studies.

Immerse yourself in the world of drawing with the MFA in Fine Arts—Drawing program at UMass Dartmouth. Develop your technical skills, explore contemporary concepts, and advance your personal vision.

Discover the 2- to 3-year MFA in Fine Arts—Painting program at UMass Dartmouth, offering assistantships, exhibition opportunities, and interdisciplinary projects to support your artistic and professional development.

The MFA in Fine Arts—Sculpture is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program designed to prepare students for a professional commitment to their art and the evolution of a personal voice. Advance your development as an artist, practitioner, educator, and interpreter of our times.

The MS in marine science and technology program focuses on observations, modeling, experimentation, and theory in the areas of ocean science, tech, and policy.

The master of science degree (MS) in Mechanical Engineering program prepares you to solve complex engineering problems spanning the entire range of the mechanical engineering field.

UMass Dartmouth's MS in Physics is ranked as one of the top physics master of science programs by the American Physical Society. Apply the concepts of modern and classical physics to solve practical problems.

The MA in Portuguese Studies offers graduate students an in-depth understanding of literary and cultural history of Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world.

Advance your career with a master’s degree in professional writing and communication. Attending graduate school for communications and writing prepares you for a variety of careers.

Earn your MA in clinical psychology: applied research, supervision, and a focus on a behavioral perspective. Prepare for licensure as a certified Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

The Research Psychology MS program is designed to prepare students for doctoral work in psychology and as master’s level psychology researchers.

The MFA in Visual Design—Illustration at UMass Dartmouth is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program of study that encourages students to attain higher levels of personal artistic development.

UMass Dartmouth’s doctoral program (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology addresses contemporary health research problems and educates biomedical and biotechnology researchers.

Pursue your PhD in chemistry or biochemistry. The doctoral program’s strengths include marine chemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry, and environmental chemistry.

The PhD program in Electrical Engineering provides individualized education and independent study for researchers and leaders in the field.

The PhD degree program in Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) features contemporary, advanced interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities. 

The PhD program in integrative biology challenges students to conduct research from diverse biological perspectives and prepares students for careers in academia, government and industry.

Pursue a PhD in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory at UMass Dartmouth’s Department of Portuguese, the largest Portuguese program in the US.

Earn your PhD in marine science and technology at UMassD-SMAST and conduct research to address real-world ocean challenges.

Prepare to be a Nurse Scientist Educator with UMass Dartmouth’s Nursing PhD program. This program is research-based, focused on chronic illness & leadership in nursing education.

Transform the field of education with a STEM Education PhD from UMass Dartmouth. Develop critical-thinking skills and engage in real-world research projects to improve STEM education at all levels.