Natural and Applied Sciences

The Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Program focuses on the intersection of human and environmental health and experience. NAS Graduates are practiced in the application of scientific techniques, data collection, and review; and demonstrate proficiency in clear, succinct, modern modes of communication. The faculty of NAS apply several key themes associated with a transformative and useful liberal arts education in the sciences: Applied Laboratory Skills, Quantitative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Ethical Action, and Effective Communication.

Study in the NAS Program provides a substantial foundation across the physical and life sciences while allowing the student, through judicious choice of electives, to focus their major along pathways suitable for entry into a variety of professions and fields including graduate and professional programs. Students can shape their learning to achieve careers in biotechnology, conservation biology, epidemiology, environmental science, health fields including dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or public health; laboratory management, molecular biology, natural resource management, occupational therapy, and secondary life sciences education.

Potential transfer students are advised to consult with NAS Program Director and Associate Professor Blake Whitaker (blakew@maine.edu) to maximize credit transfers.Our curriculum is designed to be as transfer friendly as possible.

Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission for application information.

Professional programs associated with NAS such as Teacher Education Certification and the Accelerated 4 + 1 MOT Option have slightly different requirements and fewer elective options.

If you have questions regarding whether a particular class may be substituted for or meets a requirement, please speak with your advisor.