The Department of Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell MA is a dynamic center for exploring the fundamental principles of the universe and applying them to practical challenges. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, the department provides students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and experimental physics. Faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research across diverse fields including subatomic physics astrophysics nanoscience photonics radiological physics and space science often utilizing unique facilities like a research reactor and particle accelerator. This focus on hands-on learning and close faculty mentorship prepares graduates for successful careers in academia industry and government contributing to scientific advancement and innovation.
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell and UML) is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the University of Massachusetts public university system and has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) since 1975. With 1,110 faculty members and over 18,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
