Embark on a journey of discovery
We promote intellectual curiosity and instill in our students an understanding of the sciences and the intersections of our natural and physical worlds. Our programs prepare you for careers in criminal justice, math and engineering, health and medicine, agriculture, life sciences, and sport management, among others. Our state-of-the-art labs and hands-on learning experiences provide an immersive learning environment, fostering your passion for discovery and problem-solving.
Academic excellenceDepartments and programs

Criminal justice programs

Human performance and sport programs

Life sciences programs

Physical sciences and math programs

The School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice offers students several exciting and rigorous education options. With small class sizes and our focus on teaching, students work with experienced professors to develop skills using cutting edge equipment and facilities. The variety of things you can learn here is extraordinary. Whether you are collecting evidence to solve a murder in our crime scene house, discovering the stars in our planetarium, or exploring how exercise changes the human body in our human performance laboratory, you can be assured that you are gaining the skills you need to be successful in your career.
Ron Loggins, Ph.D.
Dean
School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice



The School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice offers students several exciting and rigorous education options. With small class sizes and our focus on teaching, students work with experienced professors to develop skills using cutting edge equipment and facilities. The variety of things you can learn here is extraordinary. Whether you are collecting evidence to solve a murder in our crime scene house, discovering the stars in our planetarium, or exploring how exercise changes the human body in our human performance laboratory, you can be assured that you are gaining the skills you need to be successful in your career.


Ron Loggins, Ph.D.
Dean
School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Continue exploringStudent opportunities

Rural Health Opportunities Program
Receive a full-tuition scholarship with guaranteed admission to UNMC.

Rural Law Opportunities Program
Receive a full-tuition scholarship with presumptive admission to UNL's College of Law.

Nebraska S-STEM Program
Receive a scholarship, research and travel stipend, and programmatic support throughout your college journey.

Noyce-WISE Program
Receive scholarship funding to pursue math and science teaching careers in Nebraska.