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Natural Sciences Department

The Department of Natural Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College offers a vast array of pathways for students planning to transfer to a senior institution in the fields of science and/or medicine. Students enrolled at Northwest will acquire hands-on experience in a laboratory setting alongside their lecture classes to adequately prepare them for continuing their education and beginning their future career. Various clubs and organizations are also available to these students.

PATHWAYS LEADING TO A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN NATURAL SCIENCE-RELATED FIELDS:
Listed below are the pathways offered in the Department of Natural Sciences. After successful completion of the core courses and required number of electives, students will be eligible to receive an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College and can transfer to a four-year university.

For degree plans go to myNWCC and click on the  Degree Plans tab.

Note: Every four-year university sets their own requirements for graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to determine which university they would like to attend and what their requirements are.

  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Dental*
  • Pre-Dental Hygiene
  • Forestry
  • General Agriculture
  • Medical Lab Sciences
  • Occupational Therapy*
  • Pharmacy*
  • Physics
  • Physical Therapy*
  • Radiological Sciences
  • Veterinary Medicine*

* denotes a pathway that requires a degree beyond a baccalaureate degree.

NATURAL SCIENCES-SPECIFIC COURSES OFFERED

Natural Science Instructors