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Majors by Interest: Science and Research

See the future at Purdue. From revolutionary nanotechnology to taking artificial intelligence to the next level, you'll see why Purdue is a global leader in discovery.

As a Tier-1 research institution, a multi-disciplinary approach is in our DNA. Top-ranked programs. World-class faculty. Home to Discovery Park, a hub for large-scale interdisciplinary research and innovation – generating more than $1 billion in research awards.

Unlimited opportunities that open doors to careers in medicine, biology, computers, security, health, business and every aspect of life.

With above-average job growth in virtually all science-related careers and the chance to talk with 340% more potential employers that any other U.S. university – bring your inquisitive brain and big questions to the edge of tomorrow.


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Nearly 2,000 undergraduate research projects each year
Purdue has 400+ research labs & 139 research centers/institutes
Dept. of Biological Sciences was the first in the world to map the structure of the Zika virus