Academic excellence in the physical, behavioral, mathematical, and life sciences

Why Natural Sciences?

Student looking into microscope. At Colorado State University, we define the natural sciences to be a combination of science subjects including Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics. Therefore, the College of Natural Sciences offers you a unique opportunity to succeed in the scientific area of your choice while surrounding yourself with other students who share your goals and interests.

The boundaries of traditional scientific areas have become less well defined as the disciplines overlap and create new areas of research. The College of Natural Sciences thrives to provide science degrees in response to the modern demands of multidisciplinary research.

These degrees not only prepare students with the potential for a great future career but also for the marketplace of ideas that make up our modern world that is woven together by information technology.

Regardless of your major, we will help you:
  • Prepare to participate actively and skillfully in a world where science and technology are becoming increasingly involved.
  • Understand and value both your cultural heritage and the diversity of others.
  • Obtain the formal knowledge and experience necessary to make the primary steps in reaching your career goal.
To learn more about your area of interest, please visit the Departmental websites linked on the right. You may also be interested in:
Scholarships
Tutoring
Undergraduate Research Institute
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