College of Science Majors
A College of Science degree is conferred when a student successfully completes all requirements in their degree program. Students will complete coursework or approved experiential learning activities to meet the following three degree components: Major Area of Study, College of Science Core Requirements and degree electives, where listed. Majors - Frequently Asked Questions
Biological Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | See science education | See science education |
| Biology | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Genetics | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Health and Disease | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Microbiology | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Neurobiology & Physiology | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Special Note: Students wishing to pursue Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical and Pre-Veterinary Studies will work with their academic advisor to tailor their major program to meet professional school admissions requirements.
Chemistry
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (Chemistry) | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | Catalog 2025 | |||
| Chemistry Education | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | See science education | See science education |
| Chemistry | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Chemistry (ACS) | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Computer Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Computer Science | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Computer Science Honors | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Data Science | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Note: The Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science majors are available at the Purdue University Indianapolis location.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Science | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Environmental Geoscience | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Earth Space Science Education (Not accepting students) |
See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Geology & Geophysics | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Planetary Sciences | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Interdisciplinary Majors
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomolecular Design | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | Catalog 2025 | |
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Integrated Science and Business |
Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Interdisciplinary Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL Concentration in Biology | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| CHEM Concentration in Chemistry | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| CS Concentration in Computer Science | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| EAPS Concentration in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| MATH Concentration in Math | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| PHYS Concentration in Physics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| STAT Concentration in Statistics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Math/Actuarial Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Actuarial Science |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Actuarial Science Honors |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Core Mathematics Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Core Mathematics Honors Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Data Science Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 |
Coming Soon |
DPG 2025 (PDF) |
Catalog 2025 |
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Mathematics Education Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Applied Mathematics Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Mathematics/Business Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
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Mathematics/Statistics Supplemental material (PDF) |
DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Note: The Actuarial Science major is available at the Purdue University Indianapolis location.
Physics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Applied Physics Honors | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Astrophysics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Physics Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Physics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Physics Honors | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Science Education
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education | Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
DPG 2025 |
Catalog 2025 |
| Chemistry Education | Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
DPG 2025 (PDF) |
Catalog 2025 |
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Earth Space Science Education (Not accepting students) |
Not Accepting Students | Coming Soon | Not Accepting Students | Catalog 2025 |
| Physics Education | DPG 2026 |
Coming Soon |
DPG 2025 |
Catalog 2025 |
Statistics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2026 | Catalog 2026 | Degree Progression Guides 2025 | Catalog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Data Science | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Statistics Honors | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
| Statistics - Math Emphasis | DPG 2026 | Coming Soon | DPG 2025 (PDF) | Catalog 2025 |
Older Plans of Study
For information regarding archived degree requirements, please email scienceadvising@purdue.edu.