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Fordham offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Each gives you the tools you need to think clearly, to debate effectively, and to find possible solutions for every problem. Apply Now.
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3-2 Cooperative Program in Engineering
3-2 Cooperative Program in Engineering
This five-year accelerated program is a partnership with Columbia University and Case Western Reserve University. It allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree at Fordham in one of several STEM fields, including mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and physics, followed by a second bachelor’s degree in one of 15 applied science or engineering fields at Columbia or Case Western.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience working in research labs, and graduate with two degrees that help prepare you for a career in a variety of engineering fields, from mechanical to electrical and beyond.
Applied Physics
Applied Physics
Applied physics majors learn to master the principles of matter and motion in the classroom and the lab, and specialize in areas including mechanical, biomedical, and electrical engineering.
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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill
sustainability, climate change, STEMChoose Fordham because » Our students develop rocket engines, create dynamic sound systems, and explore biomedical engineering in partnership with faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry majors examine the chemical processes at the foundation of all life—from the structure and function of biological molecules to the metabolic pathways and their clinical implications in diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on laboratory experience and conduct advanced research with faculty mentors that will help prepare you for graduate work and careers in the growing biotech industry, medical fields, or pharmacology.
Bioethics
Bioethics
Medical and scientific advances often bring moral and ethical challenges. That’s why our bioethics minors learn how to apply the insights of ethics directly to these dilemmas.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEMChoose Fordham because » Our Center for Ethics Education will introduce you to critical moral questions and help you make informed ethical decisions on issues related to individual, public, and global health and health care policy.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics
By combining computer science and natural science, bioinformatics minors dive deep into the study of the human genome and the genomes of plants and animals to make discoveries that advance human health.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEM, artificial intelligence, aiChoose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty to understand data mining, genomics, cell biology, and more—conducting hands-on experiments in genetics, for example, and using statistical software to make sense of huge amounts of raw molecular data.
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biological sciences majors will gain an understanding of life at the cellular, molecular, organismal, and ecological levels—in the classroom, in labs, and in the field.
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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill
sustainability, climate change, STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to work with our NYC partners, including the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society and Montefiore Health System, and explore society’s impact on the natural world at the Calder Center, our 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.
Biology of Organisms and Ecosystems
Biology of Organisms and Ecosystems
Our biology of organisms and ecosystems majors study the building blocks of life and how populations interact to gain a better understanding of ecology, physiology, and more, all while building a strong foundation in the natural sciences.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Choose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty on research projects at world-class institutions and in our laboratories, including those at our 113-acre biological field station, as you prepare for graduate school and careers in environmental science, healthcare, and beyond.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Our cell and molecular biology majors dive deep into the structures at the root of life—from macromolecules to tissues, all while gaining a strong foundation in the natural sciences.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center
biologyChoose Fordham because » Choose Fordham because >> You’ll work closely with faculty on research projects in our labs and at other world-class institutions, such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as you prepare for graduate school and careers in healthcare and related fields.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of matter—its properties, structures, and changes. Our program is designed to give students an understanding of its five main areas: organic, physical, analytical, inorganic, and biochemical.
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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll conduct hands-on research in everything from drug discovery to environmental remediation, and have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to present your work and publish it in academic journals.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental science majors study society’s impact on the natural world, investigating the complex intersection of physical, chemical, and biological sciences to understand—and advance solutions to—environmental problems.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
sustainability, climate change, STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll receive a hands-on education in NYC, with fieldwork opportunities at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fordham’s own Calder Center, a 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.
General Science
General Science
Our general science majors build solid foundational knowledge across a range of fields including biology, chemistry, computer and information sciences, mathematics, and physics.
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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill
sustainability, climate change, STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience in our labs and by conducting research with our Bronx Science Consortium partners including the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society and Montefiore Health System.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Our health services minor will give you the foundation and skills you need to help shape the future of healthcare, one of today’s fastest-growing fields.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Choose Fordham because » You’ll have access to research and other opportunities with world-renowned institutions, located in NYC, like Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Integrative Neuroscience
Integrative Neuroscience
Our integrative neuroscience majors combine a variety of fields—biology, chemistry, psychology, computer science, physics, economics—to study the nervous system and engage in one of the most rapidly advancing STEM fields.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience in labs, learning how to use classification algorithms to assist with drug discovery, for example. And you’ll benefit from our connections with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Natural Science
Natural Science
Our natural science majors study a range of fields, from biology and chemistry to genetics, immunology, physics, and physiology.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center
sustainability, climate change, STEM, premed, pre-med, pre-healthChoose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty on research projects in our labs and at other world-class institutions, such as the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, as you prepare for graduate school and a wide variety of careers in the life sciences.
Physics
Physics
Physics majors learn how matter and energy interact—and how to apply that knowledge—through classes, lab work, research projects, and internships.
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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill
STEMChoose Fordham because » You’ll join our explorations into applied optics, condensed matter physics, nanoelectronic device modeling, and other fields, including environmental programs like Project FRESH Air, which connects Fordham with NYC high schools to monitor air quality and understand its effects.
Psychology
Psychology
Our psychology program emphasizes critical thinking and challenges students to evaluate research methods, explore cross-cultural differences, and think scientifically about human behavior.
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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill
Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive a hands-on education through research, such as studying how the environment impacts sleep, and through fieldwork with partner organizations including the Bronx Psychiatric Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
