Bachelor of Science in Natural Science

As a natural science major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, you’ll study biology, chemistry, and physics as you explore your surroundings through the eyes of different scientific disciplines. You’ll learn in the classroom and the lab, building your knowledge of key principles.

This major is a good choice for those considering a professional career in a high-technology business or health-oriented industry who want to obtain a foundation in the natural sciences while using free electives for additional classes in areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, psychology, economics, pre-law, or athletic training. The free electives in this degree can also allow you to add a minor or an internship.

IUP’s scientific departments have the academic size and diversity to give you the opportunities found at larger research institutions while also providing you with the more personal learning community found at smaller colleges.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.