Schools & Departments
Department of Biology
The Department of Biology offers majors in Biology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in Biology. Biology students may elect a curriculum for a major in Biology, Marine Biology, Health-oriented careers, or Teaching Certification (Elementary or Secondary). The Department also offers study beyond the bachelor's degree leading to a Master of Science in Biology. A limited number of teaching assistantships are usually available. Interested students should consult the Graduate Programs section of the catalog or the chair of the Department of Biology. There are opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to join funded projects. Students should contact the appropriate faculty for these opportunities.
Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to student success through innovative academic programming, exceptional teaching, excellence in research, and community engagement through outreach programs. We provide a diverse and supportive environment which offers our students opportunities to participate in the life of the department in numerous ways. With mentoring from our 21 dedicated tenure and tenure-track faculty, 15 highly qualified lecturers, and 5 supportive staff members, graduate and undergraduate students have opportunities to engage in impactful research and relevant learning. Our program offerings can lead to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), or a minor in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers Bachelor's (B.S..) and Master's (M.S.) programs in Physics. In addition, a cooperative Ph. D in physics program is also offered with the University of Texas at Arlington. Under this program, students enrolled in the UT Arlington Cooperative PhD Physics program have the option to reside at Brownsville/Edinburg and conduct their research under the direction of a graduate faculty member of the UTRGV Physics department. All requirements for the program including graduation requirements are the same as those established for the UTA PhD Physics program.
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences offers Bachelor's (B.S..) and Master's (M.S.) programs in Mathematics. In addition, the School offers a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.) in Middle School Mathematics with UTeach Certification. The Master of Science in Mathematics has three tracks, a Mathematics Concentration, Industrial and Applied Mathematics Concentration, and a Mathematics Teaching Concentration, and a Statistics Concentration. In each case, the student can choose from a Thesis, Project, or Comprehensive Exam exit option.
School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences
The School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences provides students a unique integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions of contemporary earth, environmental, and marine sciences.