Departments and Schools
Discover the academic departments and schools in the College of Natural and Health Sciences, offering immersive STEM programs to prepare students for successful careers and advanced study.
Explore the Possibilities
From molecules to ecosystems, from lab research to patient care — discover where your curiosity leads you. The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous programs across the natural, physical and health sciences, giving you the foundation to pursue meaningful work that improves lives and advances knowledge.
Whether you’re drawn to scientific discovery, healthcare, or solving complex environmental challenges, you can explore your interests and find your impact here.
Explore our Departments and Schools
Life science spans from DNA to entire ecosystems — and so do your career possibilities. Whether you’re fascinated by cellular mechanisms, drawn to ecology and conservation or preparing for medical school, our programs give you the scientific foundation and hands-on experience to pursue the path that excites you most.
Master the molecular world by going beyond classroom lectures and textbooks. Our programs combine rigorous chemical theory with extensive laboratory experience using the same advanced instrumentation you’ll encounter in research labs and industry.
You’ll graduate with both deep scientific understanding and the practical skills employers and graduate programs demand.
Your expertise can shape health outcomes far beyond individual patients. Our Master’s and Certificate programs equip you with the skills to influence policy, lead community health initiatives and address urgent public health challenges at every scale—from your community to the global stage. Turn your passion for health into systems-level impact.
Transform lives by mastering the science of human communication. Our Communications Sciences and Disorders program prepares you to make a profound difference in people’s lives.
You’ll gain expertise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, hearing, and balance disorders across all ages—from helping children find their voice to restoring independence in adults.
Colorado isn’t just our backyard—it’s your classroom. From the Rockies to the high plains, you’ll gain hands-on experience in environmental science, geology, meteorology and climate studies.
Study weather systems as they form, examine ancient rock formations up close, and tackle real-world climate challenges—all while receiving personalized mentorship in our tight-knit Earth and Atmospheric Sciences programs.
Ready to make a difference in how people move, perform, and thrive? The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics (KiND) at UNC prepares you to become a leader in the fields that matter most for human health and performance.
Explore our undergraduate and graduate programs in exercise science, physical education, athletic training, coaching, nutrition, dietetics and related fields.
The skills that drive innovation start here. The Department of Mathematical Sciences at UNC develops analytical thinkers and problem-solvers who shape the future—whether in classrooms, corporate boardrooms, or cutting-edge research labs.
Explore our programs in math, computer science, data science and statistics to build your analytical and problem-solving skills.
At the UNC School of Nursing, we prepare compassionate, skilled nurses who see patients as whole people, not just diagnoses. Through our accredited programs, you’ll combine rigorous academics with extensive clinical experience to become the kind of healthcare professional who truly makes a difference.
You’ll learn from highly qualified faculty committed to both academic rigor and real-world practice outcomes across all healthcare settings.
Our programs — BSN, MSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificate — are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Explore nature’s biggest questions and build problem-solving skills through hands-on learning in our physics program, from the tiniest particles to the vast universe.
Rehabilitation counseling, part of the Human Services field, prepares you to make a real difference by supporting people with disabilities in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
UNC’s Science Education program offers a Master of Arts for practicing teachers and provides science coursework for teaching licensure in disciplines like physics, biology, earth science, chemistry, and education.
