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Asbury University’s Science & Health department is known for a rigorous academic program that leaves students well-prepared for the steps ahead. The 250+ students in the Science & Health Department majors enjoy highly personalized research opportunities on campus and at other research centers around the world.
Foundations courses prepare students to engage culture and maintain social responsibility, while each of the 12 majors and 7 minors in the department prepare students for a life of productive learning and living in practicing the scientific method and scientific discovery.
Our Equine Program leaves graduates ready for Veterinary School or a variety of other careers in the industry.
The Adventure Education & Leadership major offers hands-on training and the courses offer certifications necessary to excel in the industry, while teaching the importance of environmental stewardship.
Graduates from our Exercise Science major have an excellent reputation and some have gone on to be physical therapists, certified personal trainers and professors.
Students majoring in our natural sciences have incredible scores on their field tests and a high acceptance rate into graduate and medical school.
Many of our students can attribute their success to our invested faculty. There is 1 faculty advisor for every 18 students, and the average in-seat class size is 13. Our community spans the globe. Current students are studying abroad and many alums serve on the mission field, but the classes, labs and events our faculty invest in here on campus create the home from which they all set forth.
November 22, 2022 — On November 17, Sam Powdrill and Dr. Stan Pletcher from EyeMobil Innovations spoke to the Asbury community about their new EPIC II Operating Microscope, which provides ophthalmologists with a portable microscope that makes the cure to cataract blindness accessible to the most remote parts of the globe.
October 21, 2022 — In August, Dr. Ben Brammell, professor of biology at Asbury University, published research findings in the journal Herpetological Conservation and Biology. Coauthors included four Asbury University undergraduates (Florene Bell ’19, Angie Flores Madrid ’19, Chi Jing Leow ’20, Dr. Ronald Sams ’17), an Asbury alumnus (Dr. Kenton Sena ’12, University of Kentucky), as well as collaborators Dr. Thomas Maigret (University of Kentucky) and Dr. David Peyton (Morehead State University).
September 16, 2022 — Pulling from a range of distinguished academic careers, Asbury University welcomes 11 new faculty members to start the 2022-23 academic year who will further propel the university forward with academic excellence.
March 4, 2022 — Nearly a year and a half after the start of construction on Asbury University’s newest building project, a name unveiling ceremony paid homage to the generous donors who made the $26 million dollar facility a reality.
95%+
Grad School Acceptance Rate
For the past decade, more than 95% of Asbury students who applied to grad school for math, science or music, have been accepted. Asbury has the only college Equine Program in the world with a Service Mounts program, invited to demonstrate at the World Equestrian Games and the National Mounted Police Colloquium.
Meet Dr. Vins Sutlive
Dr. Vins Sutlive brings a bold vision for growth as the new chair of Asbury’s Science & Health Department.
