How F&M Does the Sciences
The sciences at F&M cross boundaries and weave subjects in unexpected ways. Step into the laboratory and find a place of discovery, a culture of collaboration, and world-class faculty eager to welcome you into their cutting-edge research.
Subjects You Can Study
- Animal Behavior Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Engineering (through F&M’s Career Center)
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
- Moral Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Pre-Dental (through F&M’s Career Center)
- Pre-Health (through F&M’s Career Center)
- Pre-Medicine (through F&M’s Career Center)
- Pre-Veterinary (through F&M’s Career Center)
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Science, Technology and Society
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Real-World Learning
Field experience is a fundamental component of teaching and research in the sciences at F&M. You’ll have opportunities to immerse yourself in fieldwork as part of science courses, as well as collaborative and independent research, internships and even weeks- or weekend-long departmental field excursions with faculty and other students to places like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Grand Canyon, Florida Keys, and Death Valley.
Careers in the Sciences
After graduating from F&M, many of our students pursue advanced degrees and cutting-edge research at leading programs around the world. Other students leverage the skills they've gained from the sciences — the ability to reason, analyze data, and understand scientific methodology among others — and find success in careers in medicine, healthcare, law, government, finance, software development, information technology, engineering, education, and much more.
Explore success beyond F&M »See Science at F&M in Action
April 30, 2026
Senior Lacrosse Standout Eyes Medical Career
Lauren Pittman ’26 wanted top-notch academics and a competitive lacrosse program when choosing a college. At Franklin & Marshall, “I could get the best of both worlds,” said Pittman, named the USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Player of the Year prior to her senior season.
April 22, 2026
Winging It: F&M Supercomputer Powers Biologist’s Local Conservation Efforts
For this Franklin & Marshall biologist, every bird song and flap of wings is essential data. With the support of the campus supercomputers, Dan Ardia and his student researchers are decoding the language of nature to better understand how Lancaster’s biodiversity and community can thrive together.
April 16, 2026
From F&M to Yale PhD, Quantum Pioneer and the College’s Youngest Trustee
Yusong (Sebastian) Deng ’22 is clear about the importance of F&M in his life. He came to the United States from China at 18 and completed F&M’s dual degree program — three years at Franklin & Marshall, two at Columbia University — earning a bachelor of arts with honors in mathematics from F&M, and a bachelor of science from Columbia. He is now a doctoral student in materials science at Yale and the youngest member of Franklin & Marshall's Board of Trustees.