Welcome to. . .
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Breakout Session
Presented by:
Brandi Hudson & Leslie Lattimore
Degree Options at SIUE
in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
Biology Concentrations at SIUE
Ecology, Evolution & Environment (BIOE)
Genetics and Cellular BIOL (BIOG)
Integrative BIOL (BIOI)
Medical Sciences (BIOM)
Biological Sciences Education (BIOL)
Medical Technology (BIOT)
Biology Minor= 19 hours
Biology Requirements
You should have an interest in the natural sciences
and mathematics
2.0 GPA requirement to declare a Biology major
2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the School
of Education teacher certification program
3.0 GPA is a prerequisite for course BIOL 340
(Physiology), within the BIOM concentration
All core Biology courses require a C grade or better
(150, 151, 220)
No more than 4 hours of a D may be counted in the
38 hours required for the major
All Biology concentrations require a total of 38 major
credit hours
Biology Career Opportunities
Botany
Ecology
Environmental
Genetics
Medicine
Microbiology
Physiology
Veterinary
Nutrition
Dentistry
Zoology
Education
Forestry
Fishery
Government
Immunology
Chiropractic
Medical Tech.
Pharmacy
Molecular
Research
Wildlife
Optometry
Podiatry
Osteopathic
Occupational/Physical Therapy
Chemistry Concentrations at SIUE
ACS* BIOCHEMISTRY(BS)
BIOCHEMISTRY(BA)
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION(BS)
MEDICAL SCIENCES(BA)
ACS* CHEMISTRY(BS)
CHEMISTRY(BA/BS)
FORENSIC SPECIALIZATION(BA/BS)
Chemistry Minor= 24 hours
*American Chemical Society Certified
Chemistry Requirements
2.5 GPA to declare a Chemistry major (if a SIUE
student
2.6 GPA to declare a Chemistry major (if a transfer
student)
2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the School
of Education teacher certification program
3+2 Program: Earning your BS and MS in Chemistry
in 5 years (must have exceptional academic
credentials). For more details please ask your
chemistry mentor.
All Chemistry concentrations require a total of 42-44
major credit hours
Careers Opportunities
Agriculture
Biochemistry
Catalysis
Engineering
Environmental
Hazardous Waste Mgmt.
Oil/Petroleum
Pulp/Paper
Analytical
Biotechology
Education
Sales
Food/Flavor
Medicine
Physical
Research
Mathematics Concentrations at SIUE
Mathematics-Actuarial Science
Mathematics-Applied
Mathematics-Education
Mathematics-Statistics
Mathematics-Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics Minor = 19 hours
Statistics Minor = 19 hours
Mathematics Education Minor = 20 hours
Mathematics Requirements
2.0 GPA is required to declare a mathematics
major
2.5 GPA is required for admittance into the
School of Education teacher certification
program
All mathematics certification programs require
a total of 32 major hours
Career Opportunities
Mathematicians
Numerical Analysis
Actuarial
Government
Computer Science
Research
Statistician
Education
Business
Physics Concentrations at SIUE
PHYSICS (BS)
Earth Space Science Education (BS)
Physics Minor = 20 hours
Physics Requirements
2.0 GPA is required to declare a Physics
major
2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the
School of Education teacher certification
program
Career Opportunities
Physicists
Industrial/National Laboratories
Electro-optics
Radiation Damage
Astronomy
Research
Education
Medicine
University Requirements
To earn a degree at SIUE, a minimum
of 124 credit hours must be earned.
60 hours must be completed at a 4
year institution
30 hours must be completed at SIUE
It is typical for students to take an
average of 15 credit hours/semester in
order to graduate in 4 years.
Pre-Health Professions at SIUE
Pre-Health Professional students can major in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Students must complete the prerequisites required
for the specific professional program.
You will work closely with your academic advisor to
prepare you for entry into your specific professional
program.
It is highly recommended that Pre-Health students
complete their prerequisite Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Math courses at a 4 year institution.
Other recommendations: shadowing, volunteering,
practice tests, mock interviewing, internships, etc.
Pre-Health Professions Cont…
Average GPA = 3.6
Average hours/semester = >15
Average Test Scores:
 DAT = 18
 MCAT = 30
 PCAT = 70-80
 Pre-Health students are highly encouraged to take recommended/additional
coursework for their specific program (microbiology, immunology, anatomy
& physiology, virology, etc.)
 You advisor will also assist you in choosing general education courses that
are related to your major.
 Get involved in student organizations: Pre-Medical Club, Pre-Dental Club,
Pre-Pharmacy Club, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Biolist, URCA
Tutoring Opportunities
The CHEM department offers tutoring for all levels of
CHEM. Contact the dept at 650-2042 for more information.
The BIOL department offers Supplemental Instruction for
many sections of BIOL. Please consult the dept at 6503927 for more information.
Instructional Services offers tutoring in their Math Lab, SSC
1256. Additional information may be obtained by visiting
www.siue.edu/IS.
SOAR students may have additional tutoring options;
please contact Dr. Earleen Patterson or Michelle Jenkins at
650-3790 for more information.
Contact Information
College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising
Peck Hall 1315
618-650-5525
casadvising@siue.edu
Brandi Hudson, Academic Advisor: bhudson@siue.edu
Leslie Lattimore, Academic Advisor: llattim@siue.edu
Carol Garrison, Academic Advisor: (e-mail coming soon)