Academic Departments

Doctor, dentist or pharmacist. Scientific researcher, educator or biotechnologist.

Major in biology and you'll find the door open to diverse careers in healthcare, research, conservation and just about anything you put your mind to.

Start making your meaningful impact with us.

Undergraduate Programs 

• biology, B.A.
• biology, B.S. 
• marine biology, B.S.

Graduate Programs

• marine biology

Chemistry drives innovation. It leads to discoveries that benefit our lives and our environment.

And that's no overreaction.

Major in chemistry or biochemistry if you want to pursue careers in pharmaceutical development, materials sciences, environmental analysis, healthcare or medicine, forensics, research, education, and much more.

Undergraduate Programs 

• chemistry, B.A. 
• chemistry, B.S. 
• biochemistry, B.A.
• biochemistry, B.S. 

Learn in the classroom or in the field. Study seismology or address climate change. A major in geology or environmental geosciences will prepare you for a wide range of careers including geology, education, conservation, planning and environmental remediation. 

Undergraduate Programs 

• geology, B.A.
• geology, B.S.
• environmental geosciences

Graduate Programs

• environmental and sustainability studies 

From subatomic particles to the vastness of the cosmos, physics helps us understand the fundamental laws governing the universe.

You'll use this knowledge of physical phenomena along with your problem-solving skills, critical thinking and mathematical proficiency to find careers in medicine, geophysics, astrophysics, environmental conservation, nuclear engineering, business, education and much more.

In fact, we can even help you forecast the weather.*

Undergraduate Programs 

• astronomy, B.A.
• astrophysics, B.S. 
• meteorology, B.A.
• physics, B.A.
• physics, B.S.

*Our bachelor's degree in meteorology is the first one to be offered in the state of South Carolina.

If your dream is to become a doctor, dentist or nurse, consider that our students are admitted to professional schools at a higher rate than the national average. 

While there are no formal "pre-med" or other "pre" healthcare (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary, PT, PA, etc.) majors at the College of Charleston, we do offer the prerequisites you need to thrive in this industry. 

The Health Professions Advising (pre-health) program helps you prepare for medical school or other professional programs you may be considering. We'll guide you on a path that includes:

• Exploring a variety of healthcare professions.
• Preparing you for your selected health profession career, both academically and personally. 
• Assisting you in applying to professional schools.

Bonus: Real-world opportunities are available at the Medical University of South Carolina, which is just down the street.

Interdisciplinary Major

• Archaeology
• Environmental and Sustainability Studies (B.S. and B.A.)

Interdisciplinary Minors

• Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• Neuroscience