Welcome!
The Physical Science Department offers a modern curriculum to prepare students for successful careers in physics and chemistry. Our dedicated faculty researchers provide diverse research opportunities, from nanomaterials to space exploration. With proficiency in English, Spanish, and French, we warmly welcome students from around the globe.
Why Join the Department of Physical Science at NSU?
- Many courses in the curriculum have hands-on training with small class sizes.
- Undergraduate students perform research directly with faculty.
- The faculty are invested in the students through career mentorship.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science with 4 Concentrations:
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What Can I Do with a Physical Science Degree?
- Work with government agencies – including NASA, USDA, FDA, EPA, & NLCL
- Careers in the private sector:
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Research and Development
- Petrochemical Industry
- Energy Sector
- Data Science and Analytics
- Engineering
- Pursue a graduate education – M.S., Ph.D. in science, Pharm.D., Medicine
Physical Science News
The Department of Physical Science is part of the School of STEM.
STEM News
NSU will participate in upcoming events to promote AMT program
Northwestern State University will participate in two upcoming events to promote the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) GeauxFAME program, a partnership between NSU, Central Louisiana Technical Community College and Natchitoches Community Alliance.
Students participate in RockOn! workshop
A student and faculty team from Northwestern State University participated in a research event hosted by NASA earlier this summer at Wallops Flight Facility on the eastern shore of Virginia.
Spots still open for Robotics Camps
Spots are still available for youngsters to participate in NSU's annual summer Robotics Camps.
Paper co-authored by Hossain wins award
A paper co-authored by Md Shahriar Jahan Hossain won the Best Track Paper Award from the Third European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
E Lab’s latest STEAM project is Aquaponic
NSU's Elementary Lab School held an opening and butterfly release for the school’s new aquaponic garden.
HMT has new agreement with Seychelles academy
NSU continues international outreach By Leah Jackson 07/24/2017 NATCHITOCHES – [...]
