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Undergraduate Programs, Natural Science

Undergraduate Programs

The program leading to the BS degree with a major in natural science is designed to prepare students for admission to professional schools—chiropractic, dentistry, optometry, and physical therapy. A separate track through the Physics Department prepares students for further study in engineering. Cooperative programs IUP has established with professional schools can help you reach your career goals.

BS in Natural Science

Pre-Chiropractic, Natural Science, BS

Pre-Dentistry, Natural Science, BS

Pre-Optometry, Natural Science, BS

Pre-Physical Therapy, Natural Science, BS

Pre-Physician Assistant, Natural Science, BS

News

Theresa McDevitt Women in STEAM Research Award

The IUP Women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) student organization invites applications for the first annual Theresa McDevitt Women in STEAM Research Award. This award recognizes an outstanding woman whose research demonstrates excellence, innovation, and impact across the STEAM fields.

  • 16 February 2026

IUP American Medical Student Association Tours Area Medical School

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s American Medical Student Association (AMSA) recently visited LECOM Seton Hill Medical School in Greensburg.

  • 11 April 2025

Kopchick College Fund to Honor Retired Dean

When Dr. Deanne Snavely announced her retirement as dean of the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics on June 4, 2021, her friends and colleagues knew they needed to come together to honor Dr. Snavely’s work and tenure at the university.

  • 18 October 2021

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  • 15 October 2021

IUP Council of Trustees Honor Alumni with Naming of Tutoring Room in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved a resolution to honor and recognize the contributions of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient retired Rear Admiral CJ Jaynes with the naming of a room in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall. The tutoring room will be named “The Admiral’s Study” in her honor.

  • 05 May 2021
John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • 421 North Walk
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2609
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