Majors & Minors
At Bucknell, you can choose from a much larger selection of majors, minors and courses than other liberal arts colleges and universities. But you won't be limited to just one path.
You can major in English and go to medical school, major in anthropology and become a filmmaker, or major in engineering and become a manager. That's the beauty of a liberal arts mission that empowers personalized education.
It all starts here, with a few simple clicks. Select the categories that align most closely with your interests and the type of program you want to explore — and discover what's possible. You can also explore the full list of majors and minors on the bottom of this page.
Animal Behavior
In Bucknell University's animal behavior major, which combines biology and psychology, students can pursue their own research alongside our teacher-scholar faculty.
Arabic & Arab World Studies
Bucknell University's Arabic studies students gain an edge in a variety of fields by learning to speak, listen, read and write in Arabic — a language in critical global demand.
Biology
Biology majors at Bucknell University examine the very essence of life — from the molecular level to the origin of species.
Biomedical Engineering
In Bucknell University's biomedical engineering program, students get into the lab and start designing from their first semester on campus.
Biophysics
In Bucknell University's biophysics major, students uncover a unique perspective on the living world by connecting fundamental physics principles with biological processes.
Cell Biology/Biochemistry
Bucknell University's cell biology/biochemistry major is interdisciplinary by design, and it prepares students to tackle these challenges from perspectives including biology, chemistry, math and physics.
Chemical Engineering
Students in Bucknell University's chemical engineering program nearly all get jobs or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduating.
Chemistry
Bucknell University chemistry majors launch their scientific career by gaining hands-on experience and working toward groundbreaking discoveries.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Bucknell offers separate bachelor of science degree programs in civil engineering and environmental engineering, each major featuring hands-on labs and independent research opportunities.
Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
In classics & ancient Mediterranean studies at Bucknell, faculty help students build the analytical skills and perspectives to succeed in law, finance, publishing or whatever career they choose.
Creative Writing
Students in Bucknell's creative writing program practice craft and technique, develop their style, and examine diverse voices in contemporary literature.
East Asian Studies
Delve deeply into the rich culture and history of Asia and the Pacific Rim by majoring in Chinese, Japanese or East Asian Studies.
English
With three distinct majors — creative writing, film/media studies and literary studies — Bucknell's English department builds creativity, critical thinking and an appreciation of language.
Environmental Studies & Sciences
Environmental studies majors seek solutions to environmental problems faced by humans, while environmental science allows students majoring in the natural sciences to add an environmental concentration to another degree.
Film/Media Studies
Film/media studies majors at Bucknell strengthen the analytical, artistic and communication skills essential for success in the film/media industry and many other careers.
Majors & Minors
Explore the full list of majors and minors offered across Bucknell's three colleges.