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Mellon College of Science

Uncovering new information by seeing past the edge of what鈥檚 known.

"Since joining MCS, I鈥檝e become a better problem solver, leader and communicator. Whatever I decide to do, I鈥檓 confident that the skills I鈥檝e developed here will serve to make me a better citizen and scholar."
Jacques '25

A place for scientists with ideas and ideals.

In the Mellon College of Science, you鈥檒l mix disciplines and dissect data to advance your field and the world itself. In our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and classrooms, you鈥檒l work alongside star students and renowned faculty to become a well-rounded scientist or mathematician who excels as a scholar, a professional, a citizen, and a person. Here, you鈥檒l shape new theories, rethink established processes, examine existing information and explore the mysteries of the universe, making discoveries that advance knowledge for all humankind.

First Year Experience

Innovate, collaborate and discover new science. Through your first year courses, gain the foundational knowledge, skills and perspectives that support your development as well-rounded scholars, professionals, people and citizens.

Mellon College of Science Programs

Biology

  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences/Neuroscience track
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
  • Minor in Biological Sciences
  • Minor in Neuroscience

Chemistry

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biological Chemistry Track
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Chemistry (through the honors program)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
  • Minor in Chemistry

Mathematical Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences/Operations Research and Statistics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences/Statistics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences/Discrete Mathematics and Logic Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences/Computational and Applied Mathematics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences and Economics
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences (through the honors program)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Sciences
  • Minor in Mathematical Sciences
  • Minor in Discrete Mathematics and Logic
  • Minor in Computational Finance

Physics

  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Applied Physics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Astrophysics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Biological Physics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Chemical Physics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Computational Physics Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics/Quantum Physics Track
  • Bachelor of Arts in Physics
  • Minor in Physics

BXA Intercollege Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA)

Contact

Office of 麻豆村

Warner Hall
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
F: 412.268.7832

Mellon College of Science Website

听Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation

81%

Employed or in Grad School

$100,935

Average Salary

Recent Employers

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Goldman Sachs

Amazon

National Institutes of Health

High School Course Requirements

4 years English
4 years Mathematics*
1 year Chemistry
1 year Physics
1 year Biology
2 years Foreign Language
3 electives

*Four years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and preferably calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged, especially a course in calculus.

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