Undergraduate Programs

Biological Sciences involve dynamic, cutting-edge disciplines that have revolutionized life sciences and play a critical role in virtually every aspect of them. The Biological Sciences Major at AUW will provide undergraduate preparation for students interested in biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics and biotechnology. The curriculum is an excellent preparation for graduate study, medical, dental or pharmacy school, allied health fields, and jobs in relevant industrial sectors that include domains like bioinformatics, biotechnology, microbiology, food safety, molecular diagnostics, and pharmacy.

COURSES OFFERED AT AUW

Biology II with Lab

Organic Chemistry with Lab

Calculus I

Introduction to Bioinformatics with Lab

Bioethics

Human Disease Biology

Introduction to Molecular Biology with Lab

Statistics in Biology

Cancer Biology

Physiology with Lab

Immunology with Lab

Microbiology with Lab

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology with Lab

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology with Lab

Plant and Marine Biotechnology with Lab

Vaccine technology and Molecular diagnostics with Lab

Advanced Bioinformatics and Machine Learning with Lab

Molecular Omics and Evolution with Lab

Computational Drug Discovery with Lab

Protein Modeling & Computational Biology with Lab

Biochemistry with Lab

Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology with Lab

Genes and Genomes with Lab

Metabolism and Biochemical Pathways with Lab

Abbvie Lecture

Senior Thesis

Internship

Career Opportunities:

• Academia: This program is excellent preparation for medical, dental and graduate school.
• Biotech Industry: Apply clinical, biochemical and molecular biology knowledge to develop innovative biotechnological products and processes, contributing to advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental conservation.
• Bioinformatics & Data Science Industry: Our graduates can work in bioinformatics industries in areas involving next-generation sequencing, multi-omics, biomarker discovery, computational drug discovery, and biological data science.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Pharmaceutical scientist working in drug development in the Research and Development unit.
• Clinical Data Analyst: Work in clinical laboratories as clinical data analysts of biological data.
• Pharmaceutical Analyst: Work in pharmaceutical sectors as analysts of pharmaceutical data.
• Laboratory Technician: Work as technicians in biological and diagnostic laboratories as technicians with skillsets and expertise in lab training.
• Quality Analyst: Work as quality analysts engaged with quality management process in biological and diagnostic laboratories.
• Biochemist: Work as biochemists in food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Forensic Analyst: Work as forensic analysts handling biological specimens in forensic labs
• Research: Pursue a career in academic or industrial research settings as a scientist, conducting experiments and contributing to scientific breakthroughs.
• Counseling: Assist individuals and families in understanding genetic information and its implications on health, providing guidance and support in decision-making.
• Regulatory Agency: Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality standards in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, facilitating the safe distribution of products.
• Legal System: Work as a forensic scientist aiding in legal cases.

Computer Science is the study of information and computational systems, including their theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software, and their uses for information processing.

Courses Offered at AUW

Introduction to Computing and Programming (CS50) • Introduction to Data Science • Linear Algebra • Physics • Discrete Mathematics • Data Structures and Algorithms • Computer Communications Networks • Object Oriented Programming • Database Management Systems and Web Applications • Software Engineering and Mobile Apps Development • Artificial Intelligence • Human-Computer Interaction • Machine Learning and Deep Learning • Data Analysis and Visualization • Cloud Computing • Computer and Network Security • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems • Computer Vision and Robotics

Career Opportunities

Computer science graduates have diverse career opportunities in the public and private sector. Graduates can work within the domains of computer science and information technology. Sample careers include IT Consultant, Information Systems Manager, Database Administrator, Multimedia Programmer, Systems Analyst, Games Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Software Engineer, Application Developer, Data Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst. Additionally, graduates can pursue more advance training in order to work in academia and research institutions.

For a detailed overview of the Computer Sciences degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin.

Economics is the study of decision-making and the factors that determine the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. The field helps individuals understand historical and contemporary trends and make predictions for the future of production and financial markets.

Courses Offered at AUW

Accounting • Banking & Finance • Business Analytics • Calculus • Development Economics • Econometrics • Economics of Inequality • Economics of Money, Banking & Financial Markets • Entrepreneurship • Environmental Economics • Financial Economics • Game Theory • Growth & Development • Health Economics • History of Economic Thought • Industrial Organization • International Trade • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • Managerial Economics • Monetary Economics • Labor Economics • Political Economy • Probability & Statistics • Public Finance • Research Methods

Career Opportunities

Economists are successful in a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Although various roles in businesses are most common, economists are also successful in law, medicine, government, non-profits, international relations, and academic roles.

For a detailed overview of the Economics degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin.

Environmental Sciences applies knowledge, tools, and techniques from a range of scientific disciplines in order to deal with environmental challenges, such as issues arising from the impact of human activities on natural systems.

Courses Offered at AUW

Biology • Calculus • Chemistry • Climate Change • Ecology • Energy & Environment • Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology • Environmental Health • Environmental Hydraulics • Environmental Microbiology • Ethics • Geology • Hydrology / Water Management • Natural Disasters • Oceanic & Atmospheric Science • Probability & Statistics • Research Methodology • Waste Management

Career Opportunities

Environmental Scientists pursue diverse career paths in the public and private sectors. Some work for government and non-governmental agencies that address natural resources management, pollution, urban planning, agriculture, and industrial regulation. Others work for private companies, research institutions, and schools. Sample careers include Health Safety & Environment Policy Officer, Environmental Engineer, and Environmental Health Executive.

For a detailed overview of the Environmental Sciences degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin.

The Humanities major at AUW aims to produce graduates with a broad understanding of the world in which they live and of different modes of knowledge, past and present, an appreciation of their own and others’ cultures and beliefs, a willingness to engage with points of view with which they may profoundly disagree and a passionate desire to achieve social justice. Graduates will see the world from global, regional and local perspectives. They will be creative both individually and collectively.  They will see the natural and social sciences as allies in the search to understand the world in its different dimensions. Subjects within the humanities major include literary studies, philosophy, comparative religious studies and history, taught as far as possible from an interdisciplinary perspective.

COURSES OFFERED AT AUW

Understanding the Humanities • Culture and Conflict • Global History • History of South Asia • Resistance and Decolonisation • Religious Movements • Comparative Religious Studies • Islam, Politics and Women’s Rights • Mysticism • Introduction to Philosophy • Moral Philosophy • Existentialism • Political Philosophy • Introduction to Literary Theory • Feminist Writing • South Asian Literature

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Humanities graduates are able to use their analytical and writing skills in many different areas, both in the private and public sectors. They often take up policy-related roles and may move on to leadership positions.

For a detailed overview of the Humanities degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin. NB the Humanities major will be formally introduced in fall 2024. Full details of the programme will be available at that point.

Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) is an interdisciplinary program that combines study from three disciplines. The study of philosophy equips students with the ability to reason rigorously and logically, and facilitates ethical reflection. The study of politics familiarizes students with the institutions that govern society and help solve collective action problems. The study of economics prepares students to contextualize political decisions and outcomes as they are often influenced by economic events and trends.

Courses Offered at AUW

Asian History, Languages & Religions • Cities & Development • Civil Wars • Climate Change Leadership • Comparative Politics • Conflict Management & Post-War Development • Democratic Theory • Diplomacy & Statecraft • Distributive Justice • Gender Studies: History & Theories • Globalization & Development • Global Mental Health • Global Ethics & Human Rights • Growth & Development • Health Care Ethics & Policy • International Leadership • International Relations • Leadership, Politics & Psychology • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • Multilateral Diplomacy • Philosophy • Political Economy • Political Identities of Asia • Political Psychology • Political Science • Political Violence • Probability & Statistics • Research Methods • Social Entrepreneurship • Theories & Practices of Development

Career Opportunities

PPE graduates are prepared for a great variety of careers in multiple fields. Possible career paths in the private and public sectors include management, consulting, business administration, law, journalism, finance, public policy, health care, and philanthropy.

For a detailed overview of the PPE degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin.

Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention, and detection and control of infectious diseases.

Courses Offered at AUW

Anatomy & Physiology • Anthropology • Bioinformatics • Biology • Calculus • Chemistry • Economics • Environmental Health • Environmental Microbiology •  Epidemiology • Ethics • Genes & Genomes • Geology • Global Health Challenges • Global Health Research • Global Mental Health • Health Policy & Management • Human Form & Function • Infection & Immunity • Infectious & Tropical Diseases Epidemiology • Maternal, Child Health & Nutrition • Sociology • Political Science • Psychology • Probability & Statistics

Career Opportunities

Public Health is a diverse and growing field. Public Health professionals work in schools, hospitals, government and non-governmental agencies, and research institutions. Samples careers include Health Inspector, Health Services Manager, Healthcare Manager, Disease Occurrence and Prevention Analyst, Social Worker, and Health Educator.

For a detailed overview of the Public Health degree program, please review the Academic Bulletin.

• Biological Sciences
• Computer Science
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Environmental Sciences
• Finance
• Humanities (History, Philosophy or Literary Studies)
• Mathematics
• Public Health