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Choosing Carnegie Mellon for science puts students in a distinctive environment to prepare them for research and many other professional options that build on a scientific foundation.
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Innovative curricula: As early as the first year, students can take topical seminars on current research issues, combine scientific interests with art or humanities, and approach lab science through interdisciplinary projects in key areas like forensics.
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Approachable and expert faculty: Our faculty both have national and international reputations for their research accomplishments and win many awards for teaching. Integrating the latest research in education is common practice here.
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Small classes: 41% of Mellon College of Science (MCS) classes have fewer than 30 students, including topical seminars for freshman.
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Access to the best facilities: The most wired campus and new undergraduate science labs create unlimited possibilities.
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Freedom to explore more than one field: 39% of MCS students graduate with two or more majors and 29% have at least one minor or option to complement their major.
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Participation in ongoing research: 70% of MCS students are involved in undergraduate research that gives valuable practical experience. Others work in their chosen field through internships and community service.
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Practice in important scientific communication skills: Employers frequently seek MCS students for their outstanding writing, speaking and teamwork skills.
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Supportive advising: MCS students, with the help of superb advisors, have combined interests within and outside of science such as biology and art, chemistry and computer science, mathematics and decision sciences, and physics and engineering. |
View the Mellon College of Science video for a 30 second look at students' experiences in science at Carnegie Mellon. (Quicktime required) |
