Undergraduate Degree Programs
Whether you go on to graduate school or start a career, our undergraduate degree programs prepare you to be a leader in human and animal science, health, and medicine.
Degree programs
Biochemistry
Biochemistry students study life on the molecular level, using approaches from chemistry, physics, and biology.
Genetics and Cell Biology
Genetics and cell biology students study the science of heredity and the structure and function of living cells.
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of organisms and viruses too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience is a cross-disciplinary major centered on the study of the brain and the nervous system.
Public Health
Public health students study areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, and health communication to address society’s complex public health challenges, ranging from infectious diseases to addiction.
When I came to WSU I didn’t know I wanted to be a human doctor, but like every undergraduate student, I knew I wanted to do more and WSU is a research school. I’ve always liked learning about how research works, and I knew I wanted to work in a lab right away.
Joseph McDonald, microbiology ( ’22) worked in a lab every year while attending WSU
STARS
Students Targeted toward Advanced Research Studies
- Earn an Bachelor of Science in as little as 3 years.
- Earn an accelerated PhD degree in as little as 7 years.
Research Opportunities
I am thankful I had the opportunity to get involved in research during my first year. That experience helped me to more easily grasp my classwork and opened the door to new research opportunities.
Natasha Puzon, microbiology undergraduate in the STARS program
Research Symposium
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Are you passionate about research abroad?
WSU’s Research Immersion in Nairobi program is an annual six-week study-abroad program to Nairobi, Kenya, providing research opportunities. For more information about the program or to apply, contact Phil Mixter at pmixter@wsu.edu and visit WSU International Programs website.
Career
Our majors prepare you for:
- Pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, and biotechnology industries
- Private or governmental laboratories
- Basic and applied research
- Higher education
- Nonprofit institutions
- Researching neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis
- Patent law
- Scientific or pharmaceutical sales
- Technical writing
Interested in a career in veterinary medicine?
Become a college promoter
Biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and public health undergraduates who are accepted into the College Promoter program are awarded a scholarship and represent the college at events.
Tuition and financial resources
We know financial planning is important. Learn about estimated annual cost of attendance for resident and nonresident students, and available financial aid and scholarships.
If you’re a current undergraduate student, log in to the college’s internal web to see additional available college scholarships and financial resources.
Undergraduate stories
Tours & Visits
Pullman is located in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. The Palouse has one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world. Rolling hills and wide-open skies give the region its distinctive appeal.
Residents enjoy outdoor activities and the benefits of small town living with the cultural richness of bigger city life.