Degrees type: Associate

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Natural Science studies will also bring students to an appreciation of the Scientific Method of inquiry and to distinguish between scientific law, theory and hypothesis. Natural Science studies foster the overall rounding of a person, and encourage a high level of sophistication when evaluating scientific information.

Graduates of this exciting program will be well-positioned to make informed decisions in areas of their personal and professional lives requiring deeper appreciation of the sciences. Their work in this growing career will encourage in-depth evaluation of scientific elements of issues and controversies of a rapidly developing world.

With this degree, the student has the option to choose several concentrations, such as Pre-PA, Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Pre-Chiropractic, and Natural Science.

Program Highlights

  • Multidimensional sphere of research and discovery

  • Growing job market

  • Variety of experiences available

  • Decades of experience within the faculty

Mountie Spotlight

Infectious Literature

Dr. Tara Allison ‘10 has published a children’s book about Rhinovirus

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It’s in their DNA

Three Mounties find their fit in a DNA-based independent research project

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A New Look for Science

Pierce Hall has new labs and a new look, and students are loving it.

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Dental Inspiration

Brady, '16, discovered his career as a kid, and found his path at MAC.

Watch a video with Dr. Merrilee Anderson, a professor in the science and mathematics department, talking about earth day.

Watch a video with Dr. Merrilee Anderson, a professor in the science and mathematics department, talking about the living classroom.

Watch a video with alum Patrick McKee talking about learning sustainability at the Mount.

Watch Dr. John Whitlock, a professor in the science and mathematics department, discussing sauropods.

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Student Voices & Success Stories

  • Brad Vogel, DPT, ’08, continued on to Chatham University, and is now employed at Senior Life Ebensburg, Pa.
  • Chelsea Trees, PA, continued her education at Chatham University, and is now working at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
  • Nikita Jonas MOT, ’11, continued on to Boston University, and is now working at Goodfellow Occupational Therapy, Fresno, Ca.

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