College of Science Majors
A College of Science degree is conferred when a student successfully completes all requirements in their degree program. Students will complete coursework or approved experiential learning activities to meet the following three degree components: Major Area of Study, College of Science Core Requirements and degree electives, where listed. Majors - Frequently Asked Questions
Biological Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Biology | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Genetics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Health and Disease | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Microbiology | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Neurobiology & Physiology | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
Special Note: Students wishing to pursue Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical and Pre-Veterinary Studies will work with their academic advisor to tailor their major program to meet professional school admissions requirements.
Chemistry
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (Chemistry) | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | TBA | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
| Chemistry Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Chemistry | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Chemistry (ACS) | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Computer Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Computer Science | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Computer Science Honors | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Data Science | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Science | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Environmental Geoscience | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
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Earth Space Science Education (Not accepting students) |
See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Geology & Geophysics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Planetary Sciences | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Math/Actuarial Science
Physics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Applied Physics Honors | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Physics Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Physics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Physics Honors | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Science Education
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education | TBA | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Chemistry Education |
DPG 2024 (PDF) |
Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
|
Earth Space Science Education (Not accepting students) |
Not Accepting Students | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Physics Education | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Statistics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Data Science | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Statistics Honors | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| Statistics - Math Emphasis | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Interdisciplinary Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2024 | Catalog 2024 | Degree Progression Guides 2023 | Catalog 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL Concentration in Biology | TBA | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| CHEM Concentration in Chemistry | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| CS Concentration in Computer Science | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| EAPS Concentration in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| MATH Concentration in Math | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| PHYS Concentration in Physics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
| STAT Concentration in Statistics | DPG 2024 (PDF) | Catalog 2024 | DPG 2023 (PDF) | Catalog 2023 |
Older Plans of Study
For information regarding archived degree requirements, please email scienceadvising@purdue.edu.