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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Department of Natural Sciences MGA and the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medi-
The Department of Natural Sciences continues to cine.
offer rigorous programs and graduate students pre-
pared for careers in STEM fields. The Department of Natural Sciences also partici-
pates in the Regents Engineering Pathway Program.
The Department of Natural Sciences has partic- This program was established by the University Sys-
ipated in the USG STEM Education Initiative for the tem of Georgia to promote engineering education in
past three years. Funding from this grant increased Georgia. Students can complete the first 2 years of
undergraduate research opportunities for biology their curriculum requirements at Middle Georgia State
majors. Faculty in the department offered an array University and then transfer into any engineering pro-
of exciting research opportunities across the disci- gram in the state of Georgia including those at Geor-
plines of biology, chemistry and physics. Students gia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern Uni-
interested in undergraduate research worked closely versity, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University,
with faculty members learning scientific techniques, and the University of Georgia. More than 75 percent
carrying out fieldwork or designing devices for the of REPP students at MGA who transfer to a partner
purpose of research. During spring semester, these school complete their engineering degree.
students presented the results of their research at the
annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held on Successfully completing an undergraduate degree
the Macon campus. Many students also present their in biology can open many opportunities for students.
results at regional conferences such as the Georgia Recent graduates from the B.S. program in biology
Academy of Sciences. have been accepted into the University of Georgia’s
Veterinary Sciences program, the Dental College of
Additionally, this past year, MGA signed an artic- Georgia at Augusta University, and Mercer Universi-
ulation agreement with the Philadelphia College of ty’s School of Medicine. Students also enter into the
Osteopathic Medicine in South Georgia. The PharmD workforce in jobs related to water quality, microbio-
Early Assurance Program will offer MGA students an logical lab work and agriculture.
opportunity to earn their baccalaureate degree from
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