Lawrence Tech’s undergraduate Natural Sciences programs are intended to produce scientists who:
- Have sound command of the fundamental concepts in their field
- Have the experience and training to apply those concepts in industry.
- Have the ability to teach themselves new skills as needed.
- Possess the problem-solving and critical judgment skills required of competent citizens in an increasingly technological society.
- Are able to undertake productive assignments in industry.
- Are prepared to undertake graduate study in their field or in related disciplines.
- Are well prepared for admission and success in medicine, dentistry or related fields.
- Are fully prepared for graduate work in business or law.
- Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of their discipline and of society as a whole.
Degrees:
| Major/Program | Type of Program |
|---|---|
| Biology | Minor |
| Chemical Biology | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Chemistry | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Chemistry | Minor |
| Environmental Chemistry | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| General Sciences | Minor |
| Molecular and Cell Biology | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Nanotechnology | Minor |
| Nursing | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Physician Assistant | Master |
| Physics | Minor |
| Physics | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Physics and Computer Science | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Studies | Pre-Professional |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Studies | Certificate |
| Major/Program | Type of Program |
|---|---|
| Chemical Biology | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Chemistry | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Environmental Chemistry | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Molecular and Cell Biology | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Nursing | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Physics | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Physics and Computer Science | Four-year Baccalaureate |
| Major/Program | Type of Program |
|---|---|
| Biology | Minor |
| Chemistry | Minor |
| General Sciences | Minor |
| Nanotechnology | Minor |
| Physics | Minor |
| Major/Program | Type of Program |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | Master |
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