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Sciences at Ursinus

Small classes ensure you’re not just learning science—you’re doing it. You’ll graduate prepared to innovate, solve complex problems and make an impact in a world driven by science and technology.

  • Ursinus to the Ivy League: A shared path in engineering. Abdelrahman Elgendy '27 and Mark Ellison III '27 will continue their shared...
    Ursinus to the Ivy League: A shared path in engineering. Abdelrahman Elgendy ’27 and Mark Ellison III ’27 will continue their shared journey through Ursinus’s 3+2 partnership with Columbia University.
  • Hands-on research with a faculty mentor is a hallmark of the Ursinus experience, both during the school year and over the summer through ...

    Hands-on research with a faculty mentor is a hallmark of the Ursinus experience, both during the school year and over the summer through the college’s FUTURE and Summer Fellows programs.

     

  • Nick Washington 27 in Panama
    Go Global! Nick Washington ’27 prepares to tag whales in the Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama as a research assistant with Ursinus biology professor Dr. Matt Leslie.(photo by Matthew Leslie).
  • PT student with lab equipment
    The Health Sciences major offers a dynamic path to explore multiple facets of healthcare, with three concentrations and two minor options.
  • Ursinus partners with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, an organization committed to protecting and restoring the Perkiomen Creek wate...
    Ursinus partners with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, an organization committed to protecting and restoring the Perkiomen Creek watershed while offering meaningful educational experiences for Ursinus students.
  • Prof. Ryan Walvoord received a Summer Research grant from Organic Syntheses to support an undergraduate research student in his lab.
    The chemistry department at Ursinus offers major tracks for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in chemistry, careers in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries, medical school and allied health professions, or science teaching.
  • Liana Davis '26 gained experience working with carbon nanotubes in Professor Mark Ellison's research lab and expanded her research e...
    Liana Davis ’26 gained experience working with carbon nanotubes in Professor Mark Ellison’s research lab and expanded her research experience at MIT.
  • Physical therapy and athletic training students gain hands-on experience in many ways, including in the Sports Medicine training room loc...
    Physical therapy and athletic training students gain hands-on experience in many ways, including in the Sports Medicine training room located in the Floy Lewis Bakes Center.
  • Featured in the Spring 2024 edition of Ursinus Magazine, neuroscience has grown into one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding majors...
    Featured in the Spring 2024 edition of Ursinus Magazine, neuroscience has grown into one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding majors at Ursinus. Margo Reed Studio
  • Professor Denise Finney works with students on field-based research opportunities, including projects examining the effects of crop diver...
    Professor Denise Finney works with students on field-based research opportunities, including projects examining the effects of crop diversity on soil carbon. Her lab has also collaborated with researchers at Penn State to develop online nitrogen decision-support tools for organic farmers.
  • Costa Rica 2023

    Every other winter break, biology and environmental studies students travel to Costa Rica to pursue research projects at four biological field stations across a diverse range of tropical habitats.

Career Prep Down to a science.

Studying sciences at Ursinus College means diving into discovery from day one—asking big questions, testing ideas and turning curiosity into real results. In majors like biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or math and computer science, you’ll work closely with faculty mentors, conduct hands-on research and build skills that open doors in labs, industries and graduate programs.

Small classes ensure you’re not just learning science—you’re doing it. You’ll graduate prepared to innovate, solve complex problems and make an impact in a world driven by science and technology.

Featured Story

The Heart of HaMM

In Associate Professor Steve Kolwicz’s lab, six Ursinus seniors found more than hands-on research experience — they found mentorship, confidence, and a community that shaped their college journey.