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SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
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Studying science and math at Saint Anselm, you’ll find an emphasis on research and experiential learning, with facilities and courses designed specifically for hands-on investigation.
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majors in science and mathematics
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courses in science and mathematics
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research hours completed by students last year
Areas of Study
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Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S. or American Chemical Society Certified)
Computer Science
Saint Anselm guided me in my intellectual pursuits and gave me the foundational skills essential to becoming a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
Find fascinating scientific research in all corners of Goulet Science Center.
Research
Publish or present your research right alongside your professor. At Saint Anselm, you’ll find all kinds of opportunities to conduct research whether as an assistant, on your own, or through a paid grant. Faculty work closely with students to ensure our science and mathematics majors have opportunities beyond coursework. Extra time in our labs provides our students with hands-on experience and publishing opportunities.
Pre-professional Programs
If you're already thinking about law school or graduate studies then you'll find advisors eager to help you explore your options and prepare you for post-graduate education. Whether it's medical school, law school, or any other school, you'll be ready with the knowledge and skills to graduate top of your class.
- Pre-dental
- Pre-health (veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and any other allied health profession)
- Pre-law
- Pre-medicine (allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric)
- Pre-theological
Students may also consider majoring in our health sciences major which offers a variety of tracks to prepare them for post-graduate education.
Internships
Get hands-on, real-world experience and bolster your resume. Recent internships include Bedford Animal Hospital, DEKA research and Development, Fidelity Investments, New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory, and Neurodevelopmental Institute of New Hampshire.
Careers in Secondary Education
If you’re interested in a teaching career, you may double major in Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Natural Science and in Secondary Education while completing requirements to earn a license.
Academics
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Science & Mathematics News

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