Engineering and Applied Science Building, Room 300P | (501) 916-3070 | ualr.edu/physicalsciences

The School of Physical Sciences is composed of the Geology, Chemistry, and Physics programs. The school fosters interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies in fields such as Materials Science, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biomaterials, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geoinformatics, Mineralogy, and Oceanography just to name a few. Students develop essential skills including analytical and critical thinking, competency in the philosophy and methods of science, as well as hands-on experience through laboratory courses, applied research, internships, and field experiences. The School offers several undergraduate and graduate programs ranging from certificate and bachelor degrees up to master’s and doctoral degrees. Our programs prepare students for graduate, post-graduate, or professional programs and for careers in the private sector, academia, research centers, government service, and secondary education.

The School of Physical Sciences houses the Physics program in ETAS Building 300, the Geology program in ETAS Building 329, and the Chemistry program in Science Lab Building 451. The main office of the School is located in ETAS-300.

Programs

• Chemistry, B.A.
• Chemistry, Education Track, B.A.
• Physics, B.A.

• Chemistry, B.S.
• Geology, B.S.
• Geology, Environmental Geology Concentration, B.S.
• Physics, B.S.

• Astronomy Minor
• Chemistry Minor
• Environmental Geology Minor
• Geology Minor
• Physics Minor

• Chemical Technician Certificate of Proficiency