The Department of Life and Earth Sciences prepares students for careers in biology, plant science, molecular biology, environmental science, earth science, and various medical fields. We offer the following majors:
- Life Science
- Environmental Science
- Molecular Biology
- Environmental Studies
Concentrations in this major:
Study and Work with Friends
Students in the sciences work closely together and get to know each other well. Our department encourages an atmosphere of help and support, as well as healthy competition. In fact, unlike some other schools where the pressure to specialize is extreme, Otterbein encourages students to diversify. Here you can get involved in sports, music, theatre, publications, or any of our dozens of co-curricular activities.


