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The College of Sciences combines a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education with the very best of a top-tier research university. Our focus is undergraduate and graduate education, and we provide you with opportunities to achieve your educational goals, whatever they are, from a bachelor's degree to a cooperative Ph.D.

COS Dean's List Fall 2022 Fall 2022 Dean's List Congratulations to all students on the Fall 2022 Dean's List!
Community Engagement Community Engagement We offer synergistic initiatives including STEM student scholarship programs for talented students, partnering with STEM faculty and the local community...
PAESMEM Award! "Each year, the President of the United States recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to...
Dr. Kristine Lowe Memorial Dr. Kristine Lowe Memorial It is with great sadness to report the death of Dr. Kristine Lowe. Dr. Lowe joined us in Fall 2004 and became instantly successful in the lab and the...
Student Achievements Student Achievements Suzanne Elhaj Poster Presentation alumna making a difference as a biological science technician at grand canyon national park dean's list fall 2020
Faculty Achievements Faculty Achievements Check out the most recent College of Science Faculty Achievements!

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Dean's Office
College of Sciences
Email: cos@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2404 (Edinburg)
Phone Alt: (956) 882-6701 (Brownsville)
Fax: (956) 665-3067
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Welcome to the College of Sciences!

Please take a moment to explore our cutting edge research and transformative educational programs. The college houses Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments, the School of the Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, with each offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.  The college is also home to several research, education and outreach centers including Advanced Radio Astronomy, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, STEM Education, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement, and Urban Ecology, with facilities located in Brownsville, Edinburg, McAllen, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, and Boca Chica Beach. The college runs a Mathematics & Science Academy – a university high school that serves over 250 area gifted and talented students and the Nation’s largest UTeach program that prepares Math and Science majors for secondary education.

With over 210 faculty and 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, it is the second largest college in the university.  We take pride in preparing students for diverse careers including medical and health professions (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy) and graduate schools, emphasize hands-on experiential learning, community-engaged research and learning, advancing the frontiers of science from electrons to ecosystems, and developing innovative solutions for local and global grand challenges.  The college is on a growth trajectory with several new BS, MS and Ph.D. programs coming online in the near future.  Come join us and experience the joy of science and discovery!

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