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PLU Admission Partnership with PNWUPLU and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) established separate formal admission partnership agreements to support PLU alums interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). Currently, PLU does not have an official admission agreement with PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), but PNWU is the primary medical school of choice

If You're a Current PLU Student Interested in Pre-Health Sciences, Please Click Here to Join our Google GroupYour Pathway to a Career in the Health Professions Begins at PLUPre-Health Sciences Advising at Pacific Lutheran University provides advising and support to students and alumni who are interested in exploring careers in the health professions including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and other related fields. PLU is an exciting place in which to lay the foundation for

, beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions.Within the environmental studies curriculum, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the natural sciences with the economic and political aspects of human society. Courses in the humanities bring the insights of religion and ethics as well as a body of literature and artistic appreciation

hypotheses. Our students read and evaluate primary research articles, write laboratory reports, and are given opportunities to make oral presentations. The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health. Moreover, our undergraduates have an excellent record of acceptance into medical, dental and allied health professional schools. Faculty members are committed to helping

, think again!  Though anthropology does look at stones and bones, it also examines the politics, medicine, kinship, art, and religion of various peoples and times.  This makes the study of anthropology a complex task, for it requires an understanding of the basics from numerous disciplines such as geology, biology, art, and psychology. The four fields of anthropology are cultural anthropology, how people live in groups today, linguistics, the study of language, biological anthropology, the study of

on submitted slides.Congratulations to DiscoveryThermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge (Formerly Broadcom Masters) nominees: Isabella York and Milo Matsuda, Pioneer, for “Oyster Heat Protection: Can Biofouling Keep Oyster Bags Cool” Priya Emani, Jefferson, for “Identifying Possible Biological Processes Affected By Non-Target Proteins of the COVID-19 Vaccine” Zain Shariff, Curtis, for “Microwave-Related Tissue Changes Using Ultrasound: Processing Images into Spectral Colors” Discovery is

of Liberal Studies, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Professional Studies. Students will participate in the ceremony for the college of their degree program. To identify which ceremony you will participate in, please check the College Graduation Schedule. Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 3:00pm – College of Liberal Studies Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm – College of Natural Sciences Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 11:00am – College of Professional Studies Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 3:00pm – College of

Mentors. MESA student members have additional opportunities to participate in STEM competitions, field trips, workshops, internships and summer camps. We are located on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where we collaborate with the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Education. Tacoma MESA also relies on guidance and expertise from our volunteer Board of Directors.

central to the primary challenges facing the world in the 21st century, including global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources, construction and manufacturing materials, food and agricultural products, and building sites necessary to support a growing population. The earth sciences are distinct from other natural sciences in that knowledge from many other fields is integrated to explore questions that arise as humans interact with the Earth.What do Geoscientists Do?Geoscientists

STEM Education MinorThe STEM Education minor will provide focused study for students who are interested in both Education and the STEM fields. The program is well suited for any student interested in exploring the vocation of teaching or who enjoys science outreach and science communication. This minor includes courses in Education and Natural Sciences and includes service learning.Why STEM Education?There is a need for excellent teachers with strong content knowledge in STEM who are able to