College Park Scholars in Life Sciences

Whether it is healing a human body, splicing genes, or preserving an endangered ecosystem, the life sciences will be central to the work of the 21st century. No area of knowledge will be more important in defining the way we live and survive as individuals and as a people. Young men and women with a knowledge of the biological sciences including biochemistry, psychology, chemistry, horticulture, and animal sciences will be tomorrow’s physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and researchers. In expanding the frontiers of scientific knowledge, they will redefine life itself for their generation and for generations to come.

Students who want to major in these disciplines will find College Park Scholars in Life Sciences an excellent place to begin their studies or define their interests. Students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science will also find this College Park Scholars program an entry point for the studies which will extend far past the bachelor’s degree into a lifetime of learning and professional practice.