In LTU’s Department of Natural Sciences, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle real-world problems in multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art laboratories.
Your challenging courses will provide you a rich and solid background in both the physical and biological sciences. With a wide range of options available, you have the flexibility to tailor your course of study to fit your interests and plans.
Extensive hands-on learning experiences, including co-op and internship opportunities, can prepare you to compete with the best to succeed in the career of your dreams.
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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