At UT San Antonio, the College of Sciences gives graduate students opportunities to learn to lead discovery in a research environment defined by momentum, integration, and impact. As a Carnegie R1 institution and part of a growing academic health and research enterprise, the College offers distinctive opportunities to engage in science that spans disciplines and advances real-world impact. Students will have the opportunity to benefit from an environment where access to opportunity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research excellence are deeply interconnected.
Graduate training in the College of Sciences is grounded in rigorous preparation, close mentorship, and immersive research engagement. Students can work alongside nationally and internationally recognized faculty, contributing to advances supported by major agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
From subatomic particles to galaxies, from molecular mechanisms to complex systems, and from data to discovery, the College fosters a collaborative research ecosystem that connects fundamental science to societal impact. This integrated approach reflects UT San Antonio’s broader commitment to advancing knowledge in ways that improve health, strengthen security, and expand opportunity.
Mission Statement
The College of Sciences offers the next generation of scientists, educators, and leaders:
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Excellence in graduate education and mentorship
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Innovative, high-impact research that advances science and mathematics
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Interdisciplinary and external partnerships that expand opportunity and workforce impact
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A commitment to access, belonging, and student success for all Roadrunners
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Global engagement through international research and educational collaboration
Vision Statement
We strive to be a leading center for scientific discovery, graduate education, and innovation with meaningful local and global impact. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Intellectual Freedom, Commitment to the Public Good, Collegiality, Culture of Belonging, and the Scientific Method—we aim to advance knowledge and prepare leaders who will shape the future of science.
General Information
The College of Sciences comprises seven departments: Biology, Health, and the Environment; Chemistry; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology; and Physics and Astronomy.
Faculty in the College of Sciences are nationally and internationally recognized researchers and leaders in their field whose work has both local and global impacts. The College offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for research and teaching activities. Students will also have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and researchers across the university as well as industry partners. The College of Sciences is a major collaborator with the UT San Antonio School of Data Science with the departments of Computer Science (College of AI, Cyber and Computing) and Mathematics serving as constituent departments.
Graduate students have an opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and to access a broad network of research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the Artificial Intelligence Consortium (Matrix AI), the Brain Health Consortium, the Institute for Water Research, Sustainability and Policy, NASA MIRO Center for Advanced Measurements in Extreme Environments, the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery, and the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR). The College is also a key contributor to UT San Antonio's National Security Collaboration Center—reflecting deep partnerships across government, industry, and the health and security sectors.
Located in San Antonio, a city defined by growth, cultural richness, and strong ties to industry and public service, the College of Sciences is both nationally competitive and regionally engaged. Through these connections, graduate students gain the experience, perspective, and pathways needed to move confidently into careers across academia, industry, national laboratories, healthcare, data science, and government.
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Degree and Certificate Programs
The College of Sciences offers 8 master's degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, and 3 graduate certificate programs:
