Next Steps

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Our Degrees

Your Selections

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Minor

This minor emphasizes the diversity, ecology and evolution of insects. Not only are insects fascinating creatures, but they have multiple effects on the earth’s biota (including humans).

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Major

International Agricultural Development

Are you interested in the ways that culture, economics and technology affect agriculture?

Major

Marine and Coastal Science—Marine Ecology and Organismal Biology

Do you want to explore science in an applied, hands-on way?

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Major

Marine and Coastal Science — Coastal Environmental Processes or Marine Environmental Chemistry

Do you want to explore science in an applied, hands-on way?

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Major

Marine and Coastal Science — Oceans and the Earth System

Do you want to explore science in an applied, hands-on way?

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Major

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

The medicinal chemistry and drug design major teaches students the processes and societal issues surrounding the design and development of modern pharmaceuticals.

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Major

Molecular and Medical Microbiology (Formerly Microbiology)

The microbiology major prepares students for graduate studies and a variety of health-related careers.

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Minor

Nematology

Nematodes, or roundworms, live in practically all habitats. They influence soil fertility, food safety and other aspects of animal and plant health.

Minor

Neuroscience

Are you interested in the function of the nervous system in animals and humans?

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Graduate Program

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Program is intended for those students seeking employment at the M.S. level as research chemists in the pharmaceutical industry.