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Welcome to the
UMES
Department of Natural Sciences!

Natural Sciences "Quick Info"

Our Department Chair is Dr. Joseph M. Okoh
We are a member of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS)
We offer several programs and degrees
We are located in Carver Hall (Number 15 on the campus map)
We have several Brochures!
Seminar Series
Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

MEES: Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences
Toxicology

Research Programs

NOAA Program
URI
MSIP
Title III
MARC

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Overview of Programs and Degrees Offered

The Department of Natural Sciences offers programs for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Included in the Department's offerings are programs of lower division courses for those desiring a degree in Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Pharmacy or Radiation Therapy.

The Department offers courses leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the University-wide graduate programs in Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences and Toxicology. In cooperation with The University of Maryland Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies, combined 4-year B.S./5-year M.S. programs in Marine Sciences and Environmental Chemistry are available.

The Department also provides courses which satisfy the general education requirements in the biological and physical sciences and supporting courses for students in other departments. Included in the latter groups are courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics required for majors in Agriculture, Human Ecology, Industrial Arts Education, Construction Management/Technology and Physical Education.