BSc in Interdisciplinary Science - Chemistry in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

The interdisciplinary science major offers College of Science students a comprehensive foundation across scientific disciplines. This program blends a primary science focus, an interdisciplinary core curriculum, a complementary secondary field, and the shared College of Science requirements, enabling students to examine how scientific fields intersect to address complex problems. Participants personalize their studies by choosing either a departmental or cross-departmental primary science concentration paired with a secondary focus that strengthens their main area of study. This secondary component can be an approved minor from any university division or a cohesive 18-credit course cluster. While primary options exist for each College of Science department, students can propose and develop cross-disciplinary concentrations with faculty or advisor approval.

This major provides students with extensive scientific knowledge while allowing deeper specialization in both a Primary Science Focus and a Supporting Field, often from outside the sciences. While core requirements remain consistent, students tailor their path by selecting either a departmental or interdisciplinary Primary Science Focus and a Supporting Field from any university college. The program includes Primary Focus options from each College of Science department, with opportunities to develop additional cross-disciplinary concentrations. Suggested Supporting Fields are available, though students may propose alternatives for approval.