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Find your Physical Science future at UCM

The Department of Physical Sciences at UCM combines highly skilled faculty, newly renovated classroom and research laboratories, a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, and engaging in activities through accredited organizations. The Physical Sciences at UCM allow you to gain hands-on experience with sophisticated instruments, assuring future employers a well trained and experienced student with a high level of confidence. The programs have a large variety of instruments available, such as those used for UV-Visible, FT-IR, and FT-NMR spectroscopy; a number of chromatography instruments, including GC, GC/MS, and HPLC; and an assortment of other equipment for calorimetry, fluorometry, and electrochemical analysis.

• Chemistry: The UCM chemistry program is a rigorous program that is certified by the American Chemical Society. In our program, you will receive a student-centered education with daily interactions and strong involvement of our faculty, from classroom to individual research projects. The Chemistry B.S. offers three options of study, pre-professional preparation, and a chemistry minor.
• Geoscience: Courses in geology, physical geography, weather and climate, world geography, and sustainability are general education classes that provide a foundation in Geoscience and afford students in all disciplines an excellent preparation for life in a complex and fast-paced world. Geoscience courses at UCM offer the knowledge and important analytical tools used in careers in the natural sciences, safety science, environmental sciences, history, anthropology, criminal justice, international affairs, and science education. These tools include spatial data analysis, cartography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are some of the hottest areas in the global workplace.
• Physics: The physics courses offered by UCM will prepare you for rewarding careers where you can use your passion for science to benefit the world around you. The physics discipline offers a B.S. in Education (BSE) degree leading to certification to teach Physics in grades 9-12.

 

What can you do with a degree in one of UCM’s Physical Science programs?

Graduates of UCM’s Physical Science programs are in high demand for a wide range of career fields. Your education and training will allow you to compete in environments with highly technical labs and equipment across multiple areas of study.

Whether you’re interested in field work, lab work or careers in education, the physical science programs at UCM will prepare you for careers in many exciting aspects of physical science.