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The Natural and Biological Science
Discover. Research. Impact. Thrive.
Empower students to explore the living world through hands-on research, fieldwork, and interdisciplinary learning. Built on a well-rounded academic foundation, our programs prepare future scientists, healthcare professionals, and environmental leaders to tackle real-world challenges. Whether in the lab or the field, students gain the skills and experience to make a lasting impact.
From Classroom to Career
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The Interdisciplinary World.
the Natural and Biological Sciences are deeply connected with the humanities and social sciences, creating a powerful, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the world. Scientific discovery is enriched by ethical, cultural, and psychological insights—leading to research and solutions that are both innovative and socially responsible. Students learn to think critically across disciplines, blending data with human context to address complex challenges. This integrative mindset not only enhances academic depth but also equips graduates with the versatility and collaboration skills today’s employers value most.
Natural and Biological Sciences
CAS offers a wealth of immersive programs spanning biological science, physical and environmental science, data science, and mathematics. These areas incorporate the extraction of data to examine the fundamentals of how things work, exist, and interact within both the known and theoretical universe, at all scales – from the astronomical to the nano.
Starting your first year, your professors will encourage you to join their research teams, where you can make real contributions not only in the lab but also at major conferences and in scholarly journals. These experiences will give you a strong advantage for professional or graduate school acceptance as well as rewarding careers in both the private and public sectors.
But your opportunities don’t stop there. You will find plenty of practical, career-focused experiences in such diverse offerings as our pre-healthcare preceptorships, summer geological field camps, the annual spring DataFest, and numerous internships, scholarships, and study abroad programs.
Meet Some of Our Students
Integrated Mathematics Education • Mathematics
Mathematics • Physics
Biology • Physics • Chemistry and Biochemistry • Microbiology • Mathematics
Natural and Biological Sciences
Pre-Healthcare Education
Our Pre-Medical Studies co-major provides a broad-based pre-medical background and prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare-related fields. Beginning in the first year, a full-time pre-medical advisor will help ensure that you complete the course prerequisites for medical or other professional schools.
[STAT: 61.3% of first-time applicants were accepted into medical school; around 20% higher than the national average.]
The College of Arts and Science
Representing nearly half of all students, the College of Arts and Science (CAS) is Miami University's largest division and the centerpiece of liberal arts — the wide range of subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities crucial for the development of key professional skills desired by employers.
Contact Us
100 Bishop Circle
143 Upham Hall
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
CAS@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-1234
