College of Sciences
The College of Sciences offers programs for students interested in working side-by-side with world-class faculty to address the grand challenges of our time, particularly those related to health, energy, safety and security, and the environment. We foster a diverse and inclusive academic community that provides a dynamic, nurturing environment for learning and discovery.
Our graduates, exhibiting well-developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, are recruited for technical and administrative positions in industry and laboratories, universities and colleges, non-profit research organizations and government agencies. A large percentage undertake further study leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in their fields or go on to medical, law, business or other professional schools.
Students interested in mathematics, statistics, biology, medicine, chemistry, geology, marine science, meteorology or physics; fascinated by natural phenomena; and want to advance economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for everyone should consider the career opportunities opened by degrees in the sciences. The College of Sciences empowers students to explore opportunities, discover passions and attain an enriched science education.
- The college is a leader in several growing areas of science — such as big data, bioinformatics, environmental health science, geospatial analytics and personalized medicine — that teach students skills highly valued in industry, laboratories, nonprofit research organizations and government agencies.
- Sciences alumni have been named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list, worked aboard the International Space Station, and gone on to prestigious academic and professional careers all over the world.
- More than 400 active research projects and more than $40 million in research expenditures annually provide students with opportunities to explore beyond the classroom, broaden connections with the faculty, and further develop communication and presentation skills.
- The Sciences Ambassadors Program provides outstanding students the opportunity to engage with the college and promote a vibrant campus culture while representing the college at events for prospective students and families, alumni and other special guests.
For more information about our college, including contact information, visit our website.
3211 Broughton Hall
Campus Box 8201
Raleigh, NC 27695-8201
Phone: (919) 515-7833
Fax: (919) 515-7855
E-mail: info@sciences.ncsu.edu
sciences.ncsu.edu
Faculty
Dean
- M. Christine McGahan
Senior Associate Dean for Administration
- John Blondin
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Maria Oliver-Hoyo
Associate Dean for Research
- Heather Patisaul
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, Student Diversity and Engagement
- Jamila R. Simpson
Director of Public Science
- Vacant
Director of Undergraduate Enrollment
- Michael C. Smith
Director of Women in Science and Engineering, College of Sciences Scholarships
- Katherine C. Titus-Becker
Departments
Majors
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Applied Mathematics (BS): Financial Mathematics Concentration
- Biological Sciences (BA)
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Biological Sciences (BS): Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Concentration
- Biological Sciences (BS): Human Biology Concentration
- Biological Sciences (BS): Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology Concentration
- Biological Sciences (BS): Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Concentration
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Genetics (BS)
- Geology (BS)
- Marine Sciences (BS): Biological Oceanography Concentration
- Marine Sciences (BS): Chemistry Concentration
- Marine Sciences (BS): Geology Concentration
- Marine Sciences (BS): Meteorology Concentration
- Marine Sciences (BS): Physics Concentration
- Mathematics (BS)
- Meteorology (BS)
- Meteorology (BS): Marine Sciences Concentration
- Microbiology (BS)
- Microbiology (BS): Microbial Biotechnology Concentration
- Microbiology (BS): Microbial Health Science Concentration
- Microbiology (BS): Microbial Research Concentration
- Natural Resources (BS): Marine and Coastal Concentration
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Statistics (BS)
- Zoology (BS)
Minors
- Biological Sciences (Minor)
- Biology (Honors)
- Environmental Toxicology (Minor)
- Evolutionary Biology (Minor)
- Forensic Science (Minor)
- Genetics (Minor)
- Geology (Minor)
- Global Health (Minor)
- Marine Science (Minor)
- Mathematics (Minor)
- Meteorology (Minor)
- Microbiology (Minor)
- Physics (Minor)
- Statistics (Minor)
- Zoology (Minor)