Learn Across Natural Science Fields
Discover. Personalize. Thrive.
Build Your Foundation in the Natural Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences gives you the flexibility to build an interdisciplinary scientific foundation across two or more fields.
Choose courses in areas such as anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, psychology, and statistics to create a plan aligned with your academic and professional goals.
With options ranging from a broad multidisciplinary pathway to pre-professional tracks, you can shape your studies around your interests while preparing for careers, graduate study, or professional programs.
Make Your Science Degree Your Own
Combine scientific disciplines, explore your interests, and build a personalized course of study that supports your next step whether that means a career in science, healthcare, education, or advanced study.
Program Highlights
Build your degree across two or more scientific disciplines.
Choose a multidisciplinary pathway or one of four pre-professional tracks.
Complete your degree in as few as 2–4 years depending on prior credits and course load.
Study on campus with select courses available online.
Learn from faculty across Pitt’s leading science departments and disciplines.
Prepare for medical school, PA programs, or secondary science education.
Choose Your Track
Shape your Natural Sciences degree around your interests and goals through one of five flexible academic pathways.
Standard (Multidisciplinary)
Create a flexible plan of study across multiple scientific disciplines to match your academic and professional interests.
Pre-Medicine
Complete foundational science coursework and prepare for the academic requirements of medical school programs.
Pre-Physician Assistant
Build a strong foundation in the science prerequisites needed to pursue physician assistant programs.
Pre-Education: Earth & Space Science
Build a foundation in earth sciences and astronomy as you prepare for a career teaching science.
Pre-Education: General Science
Develop a broad scientific background for pursuing science education at the middle or high school level.
What You Can Do With This Degree
Use your scientific knowledge and interdisciplinary skills to pursue opportunities in science, healthcare, education, research, and related fields.
Science & Laboratory Careers
Apply your scientific knowledge in laboratory, research, quality control, and technical roles across healthcare, industry, and scientific organizations.
Healthcare & Clinical Pathways
Build the academic foundation needed to pursue medical school, physician assistant programs, and other health-related professional programs.
Environmental & Applied Science
Use your background in the natural sciences to explore environmental testing, fieldwork, sustainability, and other applied science opportunities.
Science Education
Prepare for further study and certification pathways leading to science teaching careers at the middle or high school level.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're exploring your options or ready to plan your next step, CGS can help you understand your admission options and create a degree path that builds on your previous education and professional experience.
Pitt Opportunities
Put your science studies into practice through undergraduate research, internships, student organizations, and experiential learning opportunities across the University.
Student Story
Joleen’s experience shows how Natural Sciences can support a pre-medical path while giving students room to grow as scholars, researchers, and leaders.
Research & Discovery
Explore scientific questions beyond the classroom through faculty-mentored research, hands-on projects, and opportunities to share your work with the Pitt community.