Discover Your Career Path with a Science Degree from Gannon University
Careers in the sciences are increasingly in demand. If you want to enter this field but haven’t decided what sort of career you’d like to
pursue, Gannon University’s science program might be for you. We will provide you with a broad background in an array of scientific
fields to prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue the career path that best fits you.
- Study nature in a fieldwork placement
at Presque Isle State Park through the
Regional Science Consortium.
- Become a critical thinker, problem
solver and a highly valued asset for
potential employers.
- Gain the real-world work experience you need to secure a job following graduation.
Learn to Lead the Way in Science
- Gain a broad scientific background in disciplines such as
biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics
and physics.
- Design your degree path in a way that best fits your
interests and prepares you for success in a number of
different career options.
- Pursue enriching research opportunities with members
of our acclaimed faculty who are experts in their
particular scientific disciplines.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Take courses or receive hands-on training in our
human cadaver laboratory, the region’s largest
Patient Simulation Center, or the Human Performance
Laboratory.
- Learn abroad the Environaut, our 48-foot research
vessel that is equipped with sonar and radar
technologies, an underwater camera and onboard
scientific laboratory.
- Make a difference through experiential learning
opportunities such as the Research Experience for
Undergraduates program of the National Science
Foundation.
Inspire Your Academic Success
Gain real-world knowledge through key science courses
including:
Tropical Marine Biology: Offered over spring break in the
Bahamas, this immersive course will have you investigating
ecological systems such as coral reefs, mangroves, beaches,
tidal pools and inland habitats.
Environmental Toxicology: Study the properties, effects
and detection of chemical substances in the environment
and learn how that information is used to protect human
health. Topics to be covered include dose-response
relationships, biotransformation and risk assessment.
Achieve the Possibilities
Our science program is designed for your success.
Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational
opportunities, you can:
- Gain the foundations needed to prepare you for a
successful career in education, health professions,
environmental agencies and scientific laboratories.
- Enter a field where the average starting salary ranges
from $37,400 to $44,100 and the mid-career salary
ranges from $55,200 to $84,100.