Health, Life and Natural Sciences

From human health to hurricanes, you can use your interest in science to make the world a better place.

Why Texas Tech?

You'll discover your passion and realize your potential, like Jaclyn Cañas, BS/Zoology, 2001, PhD/Environmental Toxicology, 2005. Jaclyn always knew she would become a doctor, but her journey wasn't quite what she expected. Instead of medical school, Jaclyn chose a PhD program after encouragement from a faculty mentor led her to discover a special talent for research. She even took her research abroad, studying reptiles in Belize.

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"My undergraduate mentor, Dr. Todd Anderson, definitely influenced my career decision. His confidence in me and encouragement really shaped me into the scientist and teacher that I am today."

EJaclyn Cañas, BA '01, PhD '05

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The Facts

• Texas Tech receives one of the largest grants in the nation from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which is used for undergraduate research in biological sciences.
• Hands-on experience is accessible in courses, internships, jobs and volunteer positions at our Health Sciences Center, also located in Lubbock. www.ttuhsc.edu
• Field and laboratory courses test your classroom knowledge in real-life settings.
• Texas Tech's location is just a short drive from canyons that expose unique geological sequences.
• Springtime in Lubbock presents perfect conditions for observing thunderstorms and other active weather events.
• A university-owned observatory near campus provides excellent viewing of the wide West Texas night skies.

 

Colleges and Majors

ARTS AND SCIENCES

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Anthropology | Biochemistry
Biology | Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry | Exercise and Sport Sciences
Geography | Geosciences | Health
Microbiology | Physics 
Pre-Professional Health Designations:
Pre-Dental | Pre-Medical Technology | Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing | Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry | Pre-Pharmacy | Pre-Physical Therapy

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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Animal Science | Plant Biotechnology
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

HONORS COLLEGE

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Honors Arts and Letters (pre-health track)

HUMAN SCIENCES

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Nutritional Sciences

PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH DESIGNATIONS

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If you are preparing for a career in health care, Pre-Professional Health advisors can provide resources to help you choose your major, complete prerequisites, prepare for entrance tests and submit applications. You can be admitted with a designation such as pre-med or pre-pharmacy without having to choose a specific major right away.