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Impact Lives Through Science

Science Bachelor’s Programs at Chatham University

Curiosity and Discovery Starts Here

Career-Focused Majors: Prepare for an impactful career or advanced studies with bachelor’s programs in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and neuroscience.
Training Your Future: Develop career skills and confidence through hands-on training in our 10,000 square-foot lab building, research opportunities, faculty mentorship, and connections to top employers.
Outstanding Outcomes: Nearly 96% of Chatham graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Community That Feels Like Home: Our historic, tree-lined campus gives you the best of both worlds — a small, supportive environment where professors and peers know your name and a vibrant city at your doorstep.

Why Choose Chatham University?

150-Year Legacy: Since 1869, Chatham has led with vision and courage — from embracing the arts and sciences to championing women’s leadership and gender equity and pioneering education in sustainability.
Top-Ranked University: Chatham is consistently ranked as a Best College, Best Value, and Top Performer in Social Mobility by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report.
Fueling Health and Sciences Careers: Chatham is one of Pittsburgh’s top providers of health, sciences, and sustainability degrees, preparing graduates who fuel the region’s fastest-growing industries.
Accessible Education: Chatham offers generous financial aid and scholarship opportunities designed to significantly lower your costs and make your college education more affordable.

Leading With Courage and Purpose

Chatham University prepares students to lead lives of purpose, meaning, and fulfilling work. Through a combination of liberal arts and professional skills building, Chatham teaches its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens, to welcome and respect diversity of all kinds, and to help improve the fields and communities where they work and live.

Explore Science Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Build the foundation for a career in biotechnology, graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology, or medical, dental, or veterinary schools.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Choose a concentration in cell and molecular biology or human biology, which prepares you for our Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Study and analyze basic materials of matter, train hands-on in chemical analysis, and learn how to use computers to analyze chemical data and to create models of drug interaction.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Explore the principal branches of mathematics, including calculus, algebra, probability, and statistics, and apply what you learn in research programs.

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Examine the structure and function of the nervous system at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and social levels.

“At Chatham, the professors, coaches, and other staff members, both during undergraduate and graduate, were so supportive and genuinely cared for my success.”

Madison Black ’20, ELOTD ’24