For this reason, most students intent on one of these programs major in one of the sciences to provide them with the foundation needed to achieve admission. In addition to a solid science education, medical and dental schools also want their students who have a keen awareness of ethics, an appreciation for diverse cultures, and an understanding of the importance of science and technology's place in the world today. Students with a broad education in the liberal arts and specialized training in the sciences are perfectly prepared for these programs. McMurry sciences are housed in the Finch-Gray Science Center and boast excellent facilities and equipment.
Biology is the largest department in the sciences based on the number of majors.
The labs are very well equipped for teaching and research. In Biology, opportunities for student research have led to numerous student presentations and publications in research journals in recent years. The Department of Chemistry is in a period of modernization and growth. Like Biology, Chemistry is well equipped with sophisticated instrumentation and a computer lab. A new program leading to a degree in Biochemistry has added to the growth and modernization of the department.