You’re the kind of person who wants to know why things happen - and how they work. Maybe you’re fascinated by chemical reactions, curious about the relationship between science and sustainability or drawn to a future career in forensic science. At Lander University, you can explore your curiosity and turn it into a powerful foundation for your future.
In the Department of Physical Sciences, we have a wide variety of degree offerings with your future career in mind. You can choose focus in chemistry, health sciences, forensic science or environmental science. Or, you may choose to pursue our dual-degree program offered in cooperation with Clemson University, which allows you to earn two marketable degrees from two excellent schools. A chemistry degree is also a good first step towards medical school, pharmacy school or another health-related professional program.
At Lander, you’ll alongside caring professors who know your name, support your growth and challenge you to think critically. With small classes and modern labs, you’ll build the scientific skills needed for graduate school or the workforce.
Ralph Layland
Department Chair
864-388-8407 | rlayland@lander.edu | Science Building SC321
Workforce Ready
Whether your future workspace is the lab, a classroom, a hospital or an office setting, a degree from the Department of Physical Sciences will get you where you want to go. Here are a few career options that are possible for our graduates:
We also offer the following pre-allied health programs so you can fulfill specific course requirements before applying to a professional health care program:
Lander also has a slate of graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.
The Career Promise
At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*
*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.
Outside the Classroom
At Lander University, learning isn’t limited to the traditional classroom space. Here are some ways our students take their learning to new levels:
At Lander University, learning isn’t limited to the traditional classroom space. Here are some ways our students take their learning to new levels:
Lander University encourages its students to excel in their academics and aims to prepare them to thrive professionally.
Living 8,000 miles from his family in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nathan Mugande has become immersed in South Carolina’s life and culture as he’s charted his own course of success at Lander University.
Lander students and alumni spent the week of Oct. 10 celebrating Homecoming with events throughout the week. This year’s celebration highlighted the 150th anniversary of the University with the theme “Bearcat 2072: The Next Era.”
