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As a student in Seattle University’s College of Science and Engineering, you will learn to ask tough questions and find creative solutions. You will explore new concepts and build your own knowledge base. With our 12:1 student-to-faculty-ratio, you will benefit from the close connections you build with your professors. As a result, our professors will lay the path through innovative and experiential approaches to help you develop the foundation you need to go on to a successful future in the sciences, engineering and computer science.
Your path to success begins with direct admission into your major. If you’re a transfer student, you will find the support and one-to-one advising you need to make the transition seamless. We offer a wide variety of scholarship support for first-time-in-college, transfer and continuing students.
The bachelor of arts (BA) major in biology is designed for those students who would like to incorporate a biology degree into a broader liberal arts education or for those students who plan to integrate a background in biology into a related career path.
The program offers the students exposure to the breadth of the field of biology and still allow them the opportunity to combine their science training with expanded coursework in other disciplines. Possible multi-disciplinary combinations may prepare students for careers in science writing or illustration, genetic counseling, environmental policy, or business in the biotechnology industry.
For more details, visit the Biology Degree Programs page.
Emphasizing laboratory and field work, the bachelor of science (BS) major in biology is designed to prepare students for careers in the life sciences, for graduate work in basic and applied research, and for professional careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and teaching. Working within the general requirements of the biology major, you may structure your course-work to create programs with an emphasis in ecology, physiology, zoology, or microbiology.
For more details, visit the Biology Degree Programs page.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) major in Cell and Molecular Biology provides students with opportunities to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which cells function. Coursework includes instruction in genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, genomics, and cell biology.
The curriculum includes intensive laboratory work and independent research projects that give students invaluable research experiences that benefit a variety of career options. This coursework may be structured to create appropriate background for students with future interests in biotechnology careers, graduate work, and health professions.
For more details, visit the Biology Degree Programs page.
The bachelor of science (BS) major in marine and conservation biology allows students to develop an appreciation for the marine environments and ecology and conservation efforts. The curriculum includes several course options in biodiversity, organismal biology, physiology, and ecosystems and encourages participation in related research projects.
A valuable part of the curriculum is the education abroad component, in which students will take coursework, encounter different habitats, and gain research experience at sites across the globe.
For more details, visit the Biology Degree Programs page.
The Biology Department offers a minor to undergraduates. The 30-credit program includes a year-long 15-credit introductory series and 15 credits of BIOL electives.
For more details, visit the Biology Degree Programs page.
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry degree is recommended for those desiring a solid foundation in chemistry along with greater freedom of choice for elective courses to prepare for careers in programs such as pharmacy, clinical lab science, education, business, engineering, or other fields within the university.
For degree details, please visit our Chemistry website.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree is recommended to students who wish to prepare themselves for graduate studies in chemistry, biochemistry, medical/dental school or for work in the chemical or biochemical industry. This degree has the option for certification by the American Chemical Society.
For degree details, please visit our Chemistry website.
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree program is approved by the American Chemical Society. Students with this degree have entered graduate or professional programs in medicine, dentistry, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, wood products chemistry, genetic counseling, materials science, chemical life sciences, and others.
For degree details, please visit our Chemistry website.
The Chemistry Minor is intended to broaden the academic studies for students already building a solid foundation in areas such as biology, physics, and engineering.
For degree details, please visit our Chemistry website.
The civil engineering program provides a strong foundation in the areas of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences, and the humanities and social sciences while promoting further self-development and life-long intellectual achievement. The program also seeks to build student skills in written and oral communication, and a sense of poise and professionalism.
For degree details, please visit our Civil & Environmental Engineering website.
The civil engineering program provides a strong foundation in the areas of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences, and the humanities and social sciences while promoting further self-development and life-long intellectual achievement. The program also seeks to build student skills in written and oral communication, and a sense of poise and professionalism.
For degree details, please visit our Civil & Environmental Engineering website.
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree at Seattle University provides the technical background necessary for students who wish to develop a career studying environmental systems. The major provides tools students will need as they become environmental professionals. These include coursework in mathematics, natural sciences, field methods, mapping tools, and the quantitative data analysis approaches that are increasingly part of this interdisciplinary field. The major also provides strong professional preparation and deep understanding of the scientific process through a year-long senior Capstone project in which teams of three to five students work on a real-world project with an external sponsoring organization.
For degree details, please visit our Civil & Environmental Engineering website.
For degree details, please visit our Undergraduate Catalog.
The Civil & Environmental Engineering Department offers an Environmental Science minor to undergraduates. To earn a minor in environmental science, students must complete a minimum of thirty-five credits from a list of varied courses.
For more details, visit the Environmental Science Page.
This program offers a sound foundation in computing, while allowing greater flexibility in determining an area of application of the acquired computing skills. It is an excellent preparation for students interested in professional careers involving computer applications in less technical areas such as business or education. As a BACS student, you have the option of combining your undergraduate education in computing with another disciplinary area, effectively customizing your degree as “CS + X”. Examples include Computer Science + Theater, Computer Science + Communications, Computer Science + Physics.
For degree details, please visit our Computer Science website.
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science offers you a solid foundation in computing and prepares you for industry careers as software developers in a variety of domains. Experiential learning through labs and project-based approaches aims at preparing students for professional advancement or for entry into graduate programs. The program culminates in a year-long industry-sponsored software development capstone project, where students work in teams to tackle real-world problems supplied by industry mentors.
You may choose a traditional degree option or to specialize in Mathematics or Business depending on your interests. In addition to earning a minor in business or mathematics, these specializations enable you to develop greater interdisciplinary expertise, preparing you with broader skillsets relevant in industry or research.
For degree details, please visit our Computer Science website.
For degree details, please visit our Undergraduate Catalog.
Electrical engineering is a diverse field with many areas of specialization. Electronics, wireless communications, power, controls, and signal processing are some of the areas that electrical engineers can choose to specialize in. The electrical engineering curricular track offered by the department allows students to investigate these and other topics while pursuing the bachelor's of science in electrical engineering (BSEE) degree.
For degree details, please visit our Electrical & Computer Engineering website.
Computer engineering is concerned with the use of computer hardware and software design skills for the benefit of society. The profession is part of electrical engineering and as such is scientifically based and design oriented. Its practice draws heavily upon the areas of mathematics, physics, and computer science as well as other branches of engineering and natural science. The BSCE program provides a strong foundation that will prepare graduates for productive lifelong careers in any of the various sub-fields of computer engineering such as digital signal processing, robotics, machine learning, data communications, digital electronics, and software.
For degree details, please visit our Electrical & Computer Engineering website.
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department offers an Electrical Engineering minor to undergraduates. To earn a minor in electrical engineering, students must complete a minimum of thirty credits from a list of varied courses.
For more details, visit the Electrical Engineering Minor page.
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department offers a Computer Engineering minor to undergraduates. To earn a minor in computer engineering, students must complete a minimum of thirty credits from a list of varied courses.
For degree details, please visit our Electrical & Computer Engineering website.
This degree affords maximum flexibility and is suitable for students planning to teach secondary mathematics or enter a professional school. For incoming freshman, the bachelor of arts degree includes a choice of a specialization in humanities for teaching.
For degree details, please visit our Mathematics website.
This degree is appropriate for students who plan to obtain a scientific, industrial, actuarial, or government employment.
For degree details, please visit our Mathematics website.
This degree has three tracks, one in pure mathematics, one in applied mathematics, and one in actuarial mathematics. The first two specializations prepare students for graduate study in any area of mathematics. The last specialization prepares students to enter the actuarial profession.
For degree details, please visit our Mathematics website.
For program details, please visit our Mathematics website.
Mechanical Engineering is among the broadest and most versatile of the engineering professions. It includes robotics, control systems, mechatronics, medical devices, environmentally conscious energy systems including buildings, transportation, and renewable energy, machine design, solid mechanics, materials, including composites, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing, or a combination of these fields as is often the case in the development of complex systems. Mechanical engineers can pursue careers in design, testing, manufacturing, research and development, sales, management, and consulting.
For degree details, please visit our Mechanical Engineering website.
The Mechanical Engineering Department offers an Mechanical Engineering minor to undergraduates. To earn a minor in mechanical engineering, students must complete a minimum of thirty credits from a list of varied courses.
For more details, visit the Mechanical Engineering Minor Page.
The Bachelor of Arts degree for physics majors wanting more room in their schedules to more easily double major or to allow a wide variety of elective courses from other departments.
For degree details, please visit our Physics website.
The Bachelor of Science in Physics degree for physics majors planning to pursue graduate programs in physics, applied physics, astrophysics, astronomy, planetary science, geophysics, biophysics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or who want a demanding physics degree for other graduate or professional degree programs or for other occupations.
For degree details, please visit our Physics website.
The Physics Department offers a Physics minor to undergraduates. To earn a minor in Physics, students must complete a minimum of thirty credits from a list of varied courses.
For more details, visit the Physics Minor Page.
Are you interested in Engineering, but unsure of what field of engineering is for you? Pre-Engineering offers the opportunity to explore the different engineering disciplines while being a part of the College of Science and Engineering. Certain courses are common to all engineering majors, so there is time to learn about the degree programs available. Your advisor will help guide you toward a major that fits your interests and talents.
For more information, visit our Advising Center website.
Pre-Health advising is available to any Seattle University student who is interested in studying health professions as well as prospective and current Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Professional Health Certificate Program students. If you are interested in a career in the health professions, we are here to support you.
For more information, visit our Advising Center website.
Pre-Science offers the opportunity to explore the different science disciplines while being a part of the College of Science and Engineering. Certain courses are common to all science majors, so there is time to learn about the degree programs available. Your advisor will help guide you toward a major that fits your interests and talents.
For more information, visit our Advising Center website.
The Seattle University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Professional Health Studies certificate program is designed for "career changer" students.
For more information, visit our Advising Center website.
The College of Science and Engineering is the fastest-growing college at Seattle University, with over 1,215 undergraduate and 95 graduate students. More than 100 full-time and part-time faculty members provide a cutting edge, hands-on approach to STEM education. Departmental advisory boards staffed by thought-leaders of industry help keep our programs, and our students, ahead of the curve.
Through research and professional development, our STEM faculty members keep abreast of the latest advances and continually improve degree programs that proactively blend theory and practice.
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on, project-based learning help build skills in:
Distinctive elements of our educational process include:
And from our campus in the dynamic heart of Seattle, close to the global companies on the leading edge of what’s next, we have built extensive relationships with innovative industry leaders. These connections will provide you a wealth of opportunities to secure meaningful internships and volunteer opportunities related to your career goals.