The Natural Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks are a cornerstone of the College of Arts & Sciences, encompassing a wide range of fundamental disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Space Studies. These programs provide students with a comprehensive education, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, and hands-on learning through engaging coursework and significant research opportunities. Students explore the principles governing the natural world and the universe, gaining the knowledge and practical experience necessary for diverse career paths in research, industry, education, and government, or for pursuing advanced graduate studies. The focus is on delivering a well-rounded and impactful scientific education.
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The University of North Dakota (UND or North Dakota) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota. The university has the only schools of law and medicine in the state of North Dakota. The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences was the first in the country to offer a degree in unmanned aircraft systems operation. Several national research institutions are on the university's campus including the Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".