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

The interdisciplinary science major offers College of Science students a comprehensive foundation across scientific disciplines. This program integrates a primary science focus, an interdisciplinary core curriculum, a complementary secondary field, and the shared College of Science requirements, enabling students to examine how different scientific fields collaborate to address complex problems. Participants tailor their studies by choosing either a departmental or cross-departmental primary science concentration along with a secondary focus that strengthens their main area of study. This secondary component can be an approved minor from any university department or a cohesive 18-credit course cluster. While primary options exist for each College of Science department, students may also propose innovative cross-disciplinary specializations 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. All students complete the same Core requirements but personalize their path by selecting science-based primary concentrations and secondary fields from across the university. The program includes established primary options for each science department while remaining flexible to incorporate emerging interdisciplinary areas. While several pre-approved secondary options exist, students may propose alternative concentrations for approval.