If your interests in science are wide-ranging, Alfred University's Life and 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.
The Life and Physical Sciences major is offered jointly by the Divisions of Divisions of Biology and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy.
All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.
Shared learning outcomes for the Life and Physical Sciences major across all tracks:
- Demonstrate a breadth of understanding of the life and physical sciences including biology, chemistry, environmental studies, geology, and physics.
- Explore the interconnectedness of the life and physical sciences.
- Explore and identify an area of scientific study that aligns with personal interests or goals.
Human Health Sciences track learning outcomes:
- Become prepared to complete a degree program in the general field of human health sciences (e.g. pharmacy school, dental school, osteopathic medical school)
Core Classes
Take all of the following:
Human Health Sciences Track
Take all of the following:
Human Health Science Electives
Complete a minimum of 10 credits from the following courses. CHEM 400 topics courses must be approved. Up to 10 credits may be completed in a medical, dental, or pharmacy program that Alfred has an articulation agreement with. Prior approval is mandatory.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Life and Physical Science majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program.
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.