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Be a part of a dynamic community of science and mathematics scholars and students who engage in innovative research and learning in order to have a global impact.
If your dreams include science or mathematics, the College of Science is the place to start making them a reality. A degree from the College of Science will prepare you for a career in scientific research, forensic science, bioinformatics, medicine, teaching, and much more. As a student, you will have the opportunity to work with faculty members on cutting-edge research and use state-of-the-art equipment and tools to study areas of science that are critical to our future, such as energy, the environment, and health.
Undergraduate students in the College of Science have the unique opportunity to work with world-class faculty members on research projects of international interest, something usually reserved for graduate students at other universities. Here is a taste of some of the current research in the college:
UTEP science majors finish their degrees well prepared for graduate school or a job in their field. UTEP graduates have gone on to medical and graduate programs across the country and taken jobs at national laboratories, the National Institutes of Health, and biotechnology companies, to name a few. Recent science majors have had opportunities to complete internships at respected agencies and organizations, including: