College of Natural and Health Sciences
The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs include natural, health, human, and mathematical sciences. As a student, you will study under national and international experts. You will also have the chance to take part in research at advanced facilities with these experts.
Our graduates leave with a valuable education that prepares them for their careers. Our alumni make a difference in their communities no matter their field of study.
News Spotlight
Nursing Program Rises in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Northern Colorado’s undergraduate nursing program has been ranked among the 2024 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Read More about the School of Nursing's accomplishments here
How Yasmeen Mustafa, ’24, Pivoted from Culinary Arts to Critical Care
By the age of 20, Mustafa had found success working in the world of fine dining but realized her true passion was to work in health care. Five years later, she is ready to step into her dream career.
New Study Explores Overcoming Stigma in Hiring People with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed 33 years ago this month, on July 26, 1990. Among other things, the law made it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, ensuring they have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. While much progress has been made over the past 30-plus years, many argue it's not enough as people with disabilities remain overrepresented among America’s poor and uneducated. It’s a disparity with far-reaching implications as chances are you either are someone living with a disability or know someone who is.
Cancer Rehabilitation Institute
Our 10,000 squarefoot Cancer Rehabilitation Institute has shown that cardio and resistance workouts can help combat the effects of chemotherapy and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
Interested in Daring Research?
Study climate change in the Arctic Circle, handle venomous snakes to fight cancer, chase storms and more with NHS at UNC.
Academic Scholar Awards
Every March, the Academic Scholar Awards recognizes outstanding undergraduate students within the NHS. Students are nominated by faculty for their outstanding scholarship, leadership skills, and their promise for the future in their program.
Student Research Celebration
The Student Research Celebration honors noteworthy research done by students enrolled in NHS. The event features a showcase of faculty-mentored research follow by a banquet. Fundraising associated with this event benefits the NHS Student Research Fund.
View information about our 2024 Student Research Celebration. →
