The San Diego State University College of Sciences is the San Diego region's largest center for science education and research. Comprising eight departments and various specialties, the College offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as curricula for pre-professional students in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry. The College strives to produce scientifically educated graduates who possess both a fundamental understanding of their fields and the essential professional skills needed by local and regional industries. The College provides scientific literacy for all San Diego State University graduates as well as participating in the training of future mathematics and science teachers.
The College of Sciences includes several academic departments:
Astronomy
Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Sciences
Geological Sciences
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physical Science
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
Pre-Professional Studies #medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry#
Institutes and research centers
The SDSU BioScience Center
Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education
Coastal Waters Laboratory
Global Change Research Group
SDSU Visualization Center
Field Station ProgramsSanta Margarita Ecological Reserve
Sky Oaks Field Station
Fortuna Mountain Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Center for Bio/Pharmaceutical and Biodevice Development
The Center for Bio/Pharmaceutical and Biodevice Development at San Diego State University provides education and training through distance learning that enhance the professional excellence and career opportunities of scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries#
Special Programs:
The SDSU BioScience Center
Biomedical Quality Systems
Mount Laguna Observatory
An astronomical observatory located in the Cleveland National Forest, owned and operated by SDSU
SDSU is the only institution in the California State University system that offers a complete academic program in Astronomy, including the awarding of graduate degrees.
