Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
Erie, PA
Inspiring passion and curiosity for the natural world
The Zurn College of Science at Mercyhurst University strives to advance our understanding of the natural world, human health and disease, and rehabilitation through theoretical and practical training that emphasizes active engagement in your chosen discipline. Rigorous academic curricula provide professional and pre-professional training in the sciences and health-related fields and are designed to give students the foundational knowledge necessary to develop effective problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills. Students and faculty work collaboratively to investigate the processes and mechanisms underlying the diverse mysteries of the universe and the scientific and social dimensions of human health.
• Research excursions regularly take students around the region and globe, with one in four students studying abroad.
• Faculty-Student Academic Travel experiences have taken students to investigate volcanoes in Costa Rica, secure safe water in Puerto Rico, view the CERN supercollider in Switzerland, and study marine biology in the Caribbean.
• The Hirtzel DNA Sequencing Center features two cutting-edge sequencers that allow for rapid amplification of DNA from any organism, offering research applications in many disciplines.
• Our graduates have gone on to master’s and doctoral degree programs at schools like Ohio State, Northwestern, and Cornell.
• 85% of our pre-professional students are accepted into health professional programs, including medical and dental schools.
• 95% of students secure jobs or enroll in graduate school within a year of graduation.
