If your interests in science are wide-ranging, Alfred University's Life & Physical Sciences major is designed for you. Students looking for an interdisciplinary approach & a broad scope of education in the sciences enjoy a flexible, balanced curriculum and an ability to concentrate in four distinct tracks.
School/Division
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY
Major
Life & Physical Sciences (BA)
Minor
none offered
Conceptualize, design and deliver your own research projects under the guidance of division faculty
The American Chemical Society has given its approval to Alfred University's program. Only one in four undergraduate Chemistry programs is able to achieve that distinction.
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Our majors have been very successful in gaining entrance to graduate and professional programs and in obtaining jobs in the chemical industry or in secondary education. The vast majority are in positions for which their experiences at Alfred are an essential prerequisite.
Courses for the General Science Track of the Life and Physical Sciences major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Courses for the Applied Sciences Track of the Life and Physical Sciences major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Courses for the Scientific Communications Track of the Life and Physical Science major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Courses for the Human Health Sciences Track of the Life and Physical Science major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the major in Life & Physical Sciences, as well as the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences general education requirements, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.
Life & Physical Sciences majors have found interesting and rewarding employment in a wide range of careers thanks to the breadth the program offers. The experience and qualifications acquired throughout their studies, research projects and internships enable graduates to work as professionals in government regulatory departments, in private industry, and with private general sciences-related consulting firms. Many of our graduates continue on to graduate school.
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Students enrolled in our General Science major may find double-majoring or minoring in other similar programs of interest to them.
