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| For undergraduate study in the sciences, students
should apply through the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions. Duquesne's science
programs offer individualized attention with the
faculty and give the student solid preparation
for professional schools, graduate schools and
employment. You can arrange to tour our departments
and meet our faculty by request. For more detailed
program information, please see:
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Department of Biological Sciences:
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| Duquesne's undergraduate biology program offers
contemporary courses in all primary areas of biology.
The modern laboratory courses provide training
using the latest equipment and methods. The department
offers programs leading to a B.S. in Biology,
5-year B.S. Biology/M.S. Environmental Science
& Management and a 5-year B.S. Biology/M.S.
Education. For more reasons to study Biology at
Duquesne, please see What's
So Exciting About Biology At Duquesne University? |
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Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry:
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| Duquesne's undergraduate chemistry program
offers a broad range of courses, including honors
courses. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
is equipped with modern instrumentation and computer
facilities for the student's use. It's ACS Student
Affiliates chapter has been nationally recognized.
The department offers programs leading to a B.S.
in Chemistry, B.S. in Biochemistry, 5-year B.S.
Chemistry/M.S. Environmental Science & Management,
and a 5-year B.S. Chemistry/M.S. Education. For
more reasons to study chemistry at Duquesne, please
see What's
So Exciting About Chemistry At Duquesne University? |
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Department of Physics:
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| Duquesne's undergraduate physics program offers
three career tracks a student can follow. The
small class sizes allow students to interact with
the faculty. The program offers the only undergraduate
chaos course in the Pittsburgh area as well as
specialized modern courses to prepare the student
for graduate school. The department offers programs
leading to a B.S. in Physics, 5-year B.A. in Physics
from Duquesne/B.S. in Engineering from an associate
school and a 5-year B.S. Physics/M.S. Education.
For more reasons to study physics at Duquesne,
please see What's
So Exciting About Physics At Duquesne University? |
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Joint Programs:
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| Duquesne offers several joint
science programs for students interested in Environmental
Science & Management, Engineering, Pre-Health
Professions and Science Teaching.
- Environmental Science & Management:
For students planning on careers as
environmental professionals, Duquesne
University offers a unique five-year
program leading to a Bachelor of Science
degree in biology, microbiology or chemistry
and a Master of Science degree in environmental
science & management. This program
provides students the ideal combination
of a solid education in the natural
sciences and the vital business and
communication skills essential for jobs
in industry, government, public policy,
and education. It also prepares students
to deal with complex environmental issues
in an informed, responsible way by developing
business and communication skills through
coursework and internships.
- Engineering: Today's successful engineers
have acquired a broad range of professional
experiences and must have a well-rounded
education in mathematics, the sciences
and the liberal arts. The Department
of Physics offers a five-year, dual
degree program resulting in a Bachelor
of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of
Science in engineering. Students first
attend Duquesne University for three
years and then spend two years at an
associate school, either Case Western
Reserve or the University of Pittsburgh.
Recent graduates have obtained positions
as chemical and environmental engineers
in industry, engineering firms and the
US Airforce.
- Pre-Medical Professions Program: If
you are interested in a Bachelor's degree
in the natural sciences and in a career
in medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry,
or chiropractic, the Pre-Medical
Professions Program at Duquesne
University is designed for you. This
program focuses on the importance of
both a scientific and liberal arts education
and prepares students for careers in
the health professions. Students are
required to complete a humanities/science-based
core curriculum and may declare a major
in any area of study at Duquesne University.
- Science Education: Today's elementary
and high school science teachers require
a solid foundation in the sciences along
with strong teaching skills. Duquesne
University offers a five-year program
resulting in a Bachelor of Science in
biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry
or physics and a Master of Science in
Education. Students enroll in the Bayer
School of Natural and Environmental
Sciences and apply to the Graduate School
of Education in their junior year. In
an environment which emphasizes modern
science teaching, as well as cutting-edge
research, students are effectively prepared
for their careers in science education.
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Research Opportunities:
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| At Duquesne, we strongly encourage our students
to engage in research as part of their undergraduate
science education. They work on cutting-edge research
projects under the direct supervision of experienced
faculty mentors. Undergraduate research can be
taken for credit, as a volunteer, or for a stipend
during the academic year and the summer. This
hands-on experience is invaluable for students,
aiding them in the selection of a career or graduate
school. The summer Undergraduate
Research Program culminates in a symposium,
with each student presenting his/her research
in a talk or poster format. It is not unusual
for Duquesne students to present their research
at national or international scientific meetings
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Visiting Information:
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| The Bayer School of Natural and Environmental
Sciences strongly encourages all applicants to
visit our campus, meet our faculty, and tour our
facilities. For more details, please see our
Visitor
Information Page |
