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
July 9, 2026
‘The Best Way to Learn’: A Pre-Vet Student’s Immersive Wildlife Internship
Emboldened by his experience at F&M’s campus vivarium, Alex Relovsky ’29 wanted to further immerse himself in real-world animal care. Supported by the Center for Career and Professional Development, the pre-vet student secured an internship with Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation. “My experiences at Acorn Acres have been 100% hands-on, which is the best way to learn!” he said.
July 2, 2026
F&M Interns Ensure Safe River Recreation in Lancaster
As Pennsylvania endures a historic heatwave, F&M environmental science students are doing their part to monitor river and creek conditions for residents – and picking up valuable field research skills along the way.
June 29, 2026
F&M Students Explore Careers in Medicine Through New Lancaster General Health Partnership
A new partnership between Franklin & Marshall College and Lancaster General Health is providing students interested in careers in medicine with valuable opportunities to observe healthcare professionals in practice and gain a deeper understanding of patient care.