Physician to Olympians
Born and raised on the Mississippi River in Winona, Dr. Heather Cichanowski, a 1995 graduate of Saint Mary’s and lifelong... Read More
Explore our world, discover your purpose.
In the John C. Parmer School of Sciences, you’ll be well prepared for a purposeful career in biology, computer, or mathematical sciences through rigorous programs, state-of-the-art labs, and hands-on instruction.
Through an educational collaboration between Saint Mary’s and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, accepted students in many of our biology tracks have the opportunity to receive instruction from world-renowned professionals and often position themselves to work for Mayo Clinic, one of the nation’s leading medical care organizations. We’re here to help you explore the world, understand it better, and empower you to change it.
Passion meets purpose.
Choose majors and tracks to pursue a career you’re passionate about.
Accelerated Physician Assistant
Biochemistry
Biology Majors
Chemistry
Computer Science Majors
Environmental Biology and Conservation
Mathematical Majors
Mechatronics Engineering
Pre-Law Professional Pathways
Take the direct path to a fulfilling PA career.
Our accelerated PA (biology health science) major allows select students to complete their program in just five years while receiving top-notch instruction from Saint Mary’s and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
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John C. Parmer School of the Sciences
Andy Robertson discusses climate change on Saint Mary’s Currents
In this episode of the podcast, Saint Mary’s Currents host Ben Rodgers is joined by Andy Robertson, executive director of... Read More
Saint Mary’s grad uses knowledge of the outdoors to protect natural resources as a wildland firefighter
An avid outdoorsman, Saint Mary’s University 2018 alumnus Christopher Virruso III is utilizing lessons he’s gathered from the classroom and... Read More