Undergraduate Program

Why Study Multidisciplinary Science?

Multidisciplinary science is a unique area of study that allows each student to design their own academic program in the natural sciences. Students choose their areas of specialization from a broad range of sciences, tailoring their studies to their particular interests and career goals.

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Major in Multidisciplinary Science

One strength of the Multidisciplinary Science program is its flexibility. Students work in cross-disciplinary fields and within various subjects. Examples of cross-disciplinary fields, and the subject-matter areas that might be combined in designing a program, include:

Animal behavior and ethology—anthropology, biology, psychology
Biophysical sciences—biology, chemistry, human physiology, physics
Cognitive sciences—computer science, mathematics, psychology
Environmental sciences—biology, chemistry, earth sciences, geography, physics
Bioinformatics—biology, computer science


Psychology student presenting a research poster

Honors in Multidisciplinary Science

Honors in multidisciplinary science centers on a thesis which is the culmination of research conducted under the direction of a faculty advisor.


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Real-World Experience

Our students gain valuable training in laboratory skills that translate into health profession and industry careers, as well as prepare students for graduate studies. From internships and lab work to conference presentations and study abroad experiences, explore the ways to learn biology in a practical setting.


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What You Can Do with a Multidisciplinary Science Degree

The Multidisciplinary Science program can prepare you to work in many fields. Learn about possible careers and hear from alumni.


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered.

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Explore ways to fund your studies in the Multidisciplinary Science program.

Scholarships and Awards

 


Events

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct

8

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct 8 McKenzie Hall
Geography Colloquium: Unmapping the World with "Palestine 1492: A Report Back"

Oct

8

Geography Colloquium: Unmapping the World with "Palestine 1492: A Report Back"

Oct 8 Condon Hall
Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct

12

Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct 12 Ford Alumni Center
Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct

13

Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct 13 Ford Alumni Center
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Oct

13

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Oct 13 Villard Hall
University Exchanges Info Session

Oct

13

University Exchanges Info Session

Oct 13 Volcanology Building
Eco-Fascism Lecture Series: "Bread from Air: Nitrogen Capture and the Atmospheric Imagination in Fascist Italy"

Oct

13

Eco-Fascism Lecture Series: "Bread from Air: Nitrogen Capture and the Atmospheric Imagination in Fascist Italy"

Oct 13 Gerlinger Hall
Latinx Studies Fall Social

Oct

13

Latinx Studies Fall Social

Oct 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Saeed Jones: Creative Nonfiction and the Art of Reality

Oct

13

Saeed Jones: Creative Nonfiction and the Art of Reality

Oct 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct

14

Mapping the Motor System with Brain Stimulation

Oct 14 Ford Alumni Center