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The biochemistry track provides an excellent foundation for students planning to attend medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school upon graduation. In addition, students completing this track are well suited for entry into professional or graduate schools for biochemistry or related biomedical fields. This track provides greater flexibility to a student who might want to earn a double major.

The Biology program at Jacksonville University is designed for students to gain a solid foundation in the biological sciences and the opportunity to tailor their interests in the fields of molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, ecology, or plant and animal biology.

At Jacksonville University, mathematics students know that mathematics is a tool for learning and understanding so much about the world we live in. Here, math is applied. Math goes beyond the numbers. Math is even fun! By participating in a national mathematical modeling contest and by publishing their own irreverent notes in the Math Madness newsletter, JU’s math students explore the most fascinating aspects of this complex field.

A Bachelor of Science in Marine Science emphasizes the multi-disciplined approach necessary to understand the marine environment. Using a diverse offering of marine science courses, the major includes a strong foundation in the elements of chemistry, physics, and physical science as well as life sciences. Students may focus their studies in one or more of these areas by careful selection of their elective courses.

The Department of Chemistry offers both a major and minor in Chemistry. The chemistry major at JU is designed to provide students with a strong, broad-based conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry to foster effective, lifetime learning. The chemistry minor provides students pursuing another career in the sciences with a solid background in chemistry. These programs prepare students for careers or graduate studies in chemistry-based fields including education, engineering, environmental science, forensic laboratories, geology, industry, medicine, and regulatory agencies.

The Data Science major is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for a career as a data scientist in a variety of industries. The coursework provides students with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science as well as familiarity with all stages of data curation.

This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics.

JU’s Mechanical Engineering major prepares students to apply the principles and techniques of science and engineering to the design and manufacturing of a product. It combines creativity, knowledge, and analytical tools to complete the difficult task of shaping an idea into reality. Through design projects integrated into the curriculum, JU Mechanical engineers learn how to design and analyze products using the principles of motion, energy, and force, ensuring that their designs are sustainable and environmentally friendly while functioning safely, efficiently, and reliably, all at a competitive cost.

Cybersecurity professionals are responsible for anything from responding to simple hacking threats to complex ransomware attacks. With the demand for this profession at an all-time high, students graduating from this program are able to find jobs right after they graduate. Our graduates are accepting jobs as cybersecurity specialists and information security analysts responsible for the design and operation of computer systems and networks for businesses and government agencies.

JU’s Electrical Engineering major prepares students to design, develop, test, and manage electrical equipment manufacturing. It combines creativity, knowledge, and analytical tools to complete the difficult task of shaping an idea into reality. Through design projects integrated into the curriculum, JU electrical engineers learn how to design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems and power generation equipment.

The JU Computing Science program offers small class sizes in computer labs. This provides students with one-on-one interaction with faculty. The program emphasizes the development of analytical and problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork – all areas that are highly valued in the industry.

This option is intended for students who wish to teach physics or engineering and/or work in fields related to engineering and physics that do not require a complete set of advanced engineering or physics training such as engineering technologist, lab technician, and sustainability.