College of Sciences

Tomorrow begins here.

Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are growing at a faster pace than those in any other field. And not only are there more jobs in the field, STEM careers command larger starting salaries. Our College of Sciences will give you the preparation you’ll need to start strong. We go heavy on faculty-guided, hands-on experiences so that when you graduate you’ll have professional confidence—and the skills to back it up. We invite you to explore our college and then reach out to see how we can help you build a future suited to your strengths.

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Degrees that shape the future.

UNO is the only public research university in New Orleans. In the College of Sciences, we take this distinction seriously. Through our seven departments, we embrace our status as a public research university seriously and in every one of our programs you will have opportunities to participate in research with dedicated professionals who work at the frontiers of knowledge.

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Departments

Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology

College of Sciences — Our Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) holds over $10 million of specialized materials research instrumentation, including a Class 100 clean room and the Ultra-Low Temperature Lab—the coldest place in Louisiana at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cutting-edge facilities.

With four research institutes—Greater New Orleans Center for Information Assurance (GNOCIA), Canizaro Livingston Center for Environmental Informatics (GulfSCEI), Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI), and Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences (PIES)—faculty in COS conduct cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge research across UNO and with external partners. The College occupies 75,000 square feet of dedicated research space, including wet and dry laboratories, state-of-the-art computer labs, and hands-on teaching facilities. Learning and tutoring centers in each department provide dedicated space for peer-to-peer tutoring and group projects.

Don’t just study science. Experience it.

In the College of Sciences, we empower our students to design their own path to success. With active learning approaches, ample opportunities for hands-on and applied learning, and chances to engage with other students and the community, our students are trained in academic scholarship and real-world skills to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

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