Undergraduate

Looking for more than an education? The College of Science at George Mason is where you will find your career.

George Mason University’s College of Science offers over 20 undergraduate science programs, taught by some of the world’s leading researchers. Explore your interests in traditional science studies such as chemistry, biology and physics and apply these foundations to exciting degree programs in forensics, climate, geospatial intelligence, or geography.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We know that you are looking to participate in research. Our undergraduate research programs are supplemented by opportunities for work on research grants.

Students have many opportunities to personalize and complement their academic experiences through freshman seminars, internships, cooperative work experiences, tutoring, study-abroad programs, and other options in diverse scientific settings on campus and in the community. Our research centers, science labs, and location to the nation’s capital allow you to explore more with internships and careers right outside our doors.

Study alongside our dedicated staff and faculty who are devoted to teaching and research and unlock your capabilities to excel in your chosen field of study.

Our programs use hands-on instruction and state of the art equipment to help provide you with the knowledge and experience you need to land the job you desire.

See what the College of Science at George Mason University has to offer:

Already steadfast and passionate in your chosen career path? George Mason also offers Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree programs for selected majors in which students can put themselves on the fast track to earn their Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

Additional Course Information

Become a Student

Are you ready to start earning your undergraduate degree at the College of Science? Apply online and see why our exceptional programs and committed students make us one of the largest universities in Virginia.

Contacts

Assad Khan
Undergraduate Academic Programs Coordinator
College of Science
103 Planetary Hall
703-993-8618
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Great Courses
- Distance Learning: Math 112 Discrete Mathematics for IT
  
  Learn discrete mathematics on your own time and at your own pace. read more
- New Gen-Ed Course on Climate Modeling
  
  Sure, you have heard about global warming and have some vague information that scientists use computers to forecast how big the changes will be, but how is that done? What goes into making climate... read more
- Mason CSI : Study Forensic Science
  
  The United States is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the number of high-technology forensics laboratories whose mission it is to analyze and interpret a wide variety of evidence and data... read more
- Is it the Weather or Climate that is Changing?
  
  Mason has internationally renowned climate dynamics faculty, a Climate Dynamics Ph.D. Program that has graduates at international centers of excellence. Now undergraduates have the... read more
- Wonder what fossils can teach us today?
  
  This spring, go back in time with GEOL 334 Vertebrate Paleontology, a new course offered in the College of Science as part of the school’s new minor in Paleontology. read more
- New Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Biochemistry
  
  Our newest doctoral program in the College is the Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry that provides students with the opportunity to work on exciting research projects in multiple areas of... read more
Faculty Spotlight
- Examining Cultural Implications of Climate Change
  
  Anthropologist Susan Crate found that the way of life for Siberian natives she has studied for more than 20 years is drastically changing.
- Lee Talbot: A Passion to Explore
  
  Over his more than 50-year career, Lee Talbot, a professor of environmental science and policy at Mason, has been an instrumental force in changing environmental policy worldwide, particularly in Laos, where he worked to get a track of land preserved that is roughly the size of Delaware.
- Preserving Biodiversity in the Amazonian Jungle
  
  A renowned figure in the world of environmental science and policy, Mason University Professor Thomas E. Lovejoy has dedicated much of his work to preserving species in the Amazonian region of South America. He coined the term “biological diversity.”
- More Physics Teachers, Please
  
  Jessica Rosenberg, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, scored another hit for the College of Science faculty when she was named a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award last fall. It is the fifth CAREER Award captured by faculty members in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in recent years.
- Virginia Academy of Science Looks Twice at COS Research
  
  Daniel Cox and Monique van Hoek win J. Shelton Horsley Research Awards from the Virginia Academy of Sciences
- Seeking AIDS Therapies through Research
  
  At the new Biomedical Research Laboratory, infectious diseases researcher Kylene Kehn-Hall is studying viruses such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, West Nile virus, and influenza. “Viruses are amazing,” Kehn-Hall says, “when we catch a virus, that virus encodes very few proteins, but it has the power to take over our bodies. My job is to figure out how this happens.”
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- July 3, 2012
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  A sailing hobbyist and occasional racer, Guido Cervone wanted a better way to pinpoint the exact location and extent of the Gulf Stream when crossing...
- April 17, 2012
  New Scope Provides 4,500 Pounds of Education
  
  It’s only a short elevator ride to the roof of Research Hall and the Astronomy Observatory, but Harold Geller fills the time with facts about the...
- April 17, 2012
  Graduation Profile: Two Students Plus One Shared Passion Equal Math Success
  
  The mother-and-son team of Jody and Devin Shipp have become exemplary students and role models for their peers. As they prepare to graduate this...
- April 17, 2012
  Husband and Wife Team have Big Ideas for Big Cat Conservation
  
  Trishna Dutta and Sandeep Sharma chose George Mason University over Oxford for their doctorates. Why Mason? Among the factors are the school’s...
- April 17, 2012
  COS Powers Up for Renewable Energy Studies
  
  Physics professor Robert Ehrlich sees a growing need for renewable energy education and not just from a scientific approach. He explains that the...
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