Natural Sciences Undergraduate Degrees

The Department of Natural Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees. 

B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology

Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions. There are many fields of study within biology such as anatomy, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology and zoology. We offer courses in all of these areas, permitting you to select courses that will best suit your interests and career goals. With so much rapid change in biology, the career opportunities are excellent. Many of our students go on to pursue further education and higher degrees in biological sciences, dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry and veterinary medicine. Others enter the job market directly as junior high and high school teachers, laboratory technicians and park rangers.

• Cell and Molecular Biology B.S.

B.S. in Chemistry

Chemistry is all around us - in what we eat, what we breathe, how we live and what we are. Chemists study not only what things are, but also what they do and how they do it. Nearly all sciences and advances in fields such as molecular biology, environmental science, materials science and medicinal chemistry are built upon an understanding of chemistry. Chemistry courses provide a sound background in chemical principles and challenge students to develop excellent problem-solving skills. Obtaining an undergraduate degree in chemistry prepares you for many different careers, including employment as a research chemist or a lab technician in industrial quality control, environmental assessment, forensics, patent law or education. Furthermore, the chemistry program prepares you for pursuing advanced degrees or in entering health-related professional schools (medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, chiropractic, etc.).

• Chemistry, B.S.

There are four options:

• Professional
• Environmental
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry Education

B.S. in Integrative Biology

Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions. There are many fields of study within biology such as anatomy, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology and zoology. NSU offers courses in all of these areas, permitting students to select courses that will best suit their interests and career goals. With so much rapid change in biology, the career opportunities are excellent. Many students go on to pursue further education and higher degrees in biological sciences, dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry and veterinary medicine. Others enter the job market directly as junior high and high school teachers, laboratory technicians and park rangers.

• Integrative Biology, B.S.

There are three options:

• Biology Education
• Fisheries and Wildlife
• Organismic

B.S. in Physics

The Applied Physics program at NSU is a program that offers rigorous curriculum and flexible career choices. The program provides both fundamental courses that lead to a deep understanding of physics and hands-on courses where students learn practical technical skills. An undergraduate degree in Applied Physics provides flexible career opportunities such as graduate school, engineering, or high tech companies. It will prepare you to excel in technical careers based on a background of physics, mathematics, and computer science.

• Physics, B.S.

There are two options:

• Applied Physics
• Physics Education