16 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

University of Washington's Atmospheric Sciences is a wide-ranging discipline that includes topics as diverse as weather forecasting, climate change, air quality, mountain weather, marine weather, El Nino, the ozone hole, ice ages, and the weather of Mars. It considers problems that are both scientifically challenging and critical for the welfare of modern society

What inspires your curiosity? The Biology program at the University of Washington firmly believes that curiosity should lead you to the field of study that sparks an undeniable interest. 

The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy at the University of Washington emphasizes the necessary background in physics and mathematics, courses in upper level astronomy. It is designed for students who plan to attend graduate school or work at astronomical facilities.

The Oceanography program from University of Washington shares the common foundational science and core courses with the Bachelor of Science degree, but there is no requirement to complete the senior thesis, and with fewer and more flexible upper division elective requirements. 

The Bachelor of Science program in Statistics from University of Washington provides rigorous training in the theoretical foundations of statistics, statistical modeling and methodology, and applied data analysis.  

The bachelor of science degree in Mathematics from University of Washington provides students with a strong theoretical foundation and practical applications to help graduates secure STEM-related jobs in the South Sound region. 

History and Philosophy of Science program from University of Washington studies the theories, methods, practices, and institutions of science from historical and philosophical perspectives. It strives to provide a genuinely interdisciplinary structure for critical reflection on science in all its aspects.

The Neuroscience Major is a multidisciplinary program at the University of Washington that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. It is designed to take advantage of the depth of expertise in neuroscience among faculty in many departments at UW, which has been for many years one of the leading institutions in the world in neuroscience research.

Marine Biology at the University of Washington involves the study of life processes of organisms inhabiting saltwater environments – from genetics and evolution to physiological traits and ecosystem functioning.

University of Washington offers the Biochemistry programme. Chemistry will continue to provide critical solutions to intellectually exciting and societally important problems.

University of Washington's Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Sciences is designed for students interested in geology and geophysics, and a career path in graduate studies or in the private sector where field and technology experiences and problem-solving skills are an important asset.

The University of Washington Department of Chemistry runs one of the largest chemistry and biochemistry undergraduate degree program in the nation. They have the largest undergraduate instructional laboratory program at the UW.

The Physics program from University of Washington is one of the largest in the nation, with over 150 majors graduating every year.  As of Autumn Quarter 2016, physics is a “minimum requirement major;” there is no “cap” on the number of majors, nor is admission competitive.  

The Speech and Hearing Sciences program from University of Washington is for students interested in the scientific and theoretical frameworks for understanding human communication and its disorders, including the roles of biology, cognition, environment and culture. 

University of Washington's Microbiology Major at UW offers world class training in basic science. The Department of Microbiology offers a Bachelors of Science degree, as well as a minor in Microbiology. 

University of Washington's Applied Mathematics incorporates interdisciplinary study in the physical, engineering, and biological sciences. We provide dynamic and engaging training that is especially strong in mathematical methods and in application areas.