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    Student in geology lab
    Major & Minor

    Geology & Environmental Geosciences

    Bucknell geology or environmental geosciences majors build practical skills to prepare for careers as geoscientists, geologists, geotechnical engineers and more.

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    Detail of Gamelan
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    Music

    Music majors at Bucknell University refine technical skills and artistic expression while preparing for careers under the direction of highly accomplished faculty musicians.

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    Andrea Halpern in cognition research lab
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    Neuroscience

    Bucknell University's neuroscience major combines the expertise of our top-tier psychology, biology and animal behavior programs. Students explore how the brain and nervous system affect appetite, the cognition of music and more.

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    Ned Ladd with telescope
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    Physics & Astronomy

    In Bucknell's nationally recognized physics & astronomy program, students explore the universe with professors who have discovered new planets and can measure the noise made by an atom.

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    Psychology professor T. Joel Wade
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    Psychology

    Bucknell psychology majors gain more than outstanding classroom instruction. Students will have opportunities to conduct faculty-guided research in our animal lab, study abnormal psychology at Danville State Psychiatric Hospital or work with children at our on-site child care center.

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    Students perform in theatre production
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    Theatre & Dance

    Bucknell University theatre majors perform, design, direct and collaborate with professors who inspire, challenge and prepare you for exciting jobs in the arts or other professional careers.