The department has many focus areas that reflect its strengths, such as biotechnology, bioprocessing, advanced engineered materials, nuclear engineering and process controls. Students may select a basic chemical engineering curriculum or a more specialized curriculum in bioengineering, nanomaterials or nuclear, all of which stem from the basic program.<br><br>UMass Lowell's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program offers two options: <br><br>Chemical Engineering Option <br>Energy Engineering Option (Nuclear Engineering Concentration)<br><br>Designed to prepare engineers for leadership positions in industry, academia and government, the program includes advanced graduate coursework in engineering and allied subjects and research culminating in a doctoral dissertation.