Health & Science Neighborhood
Welcome to the Health & Science Neighborhood at Mary Baldwin University! Students in this neighborhood are explorers, driven by compassion and curiosity, as well as careful observers of the world around them.
During your first year at MBU, you’ll live with other Health & Science students in the Spencer Residence Hall. You’ll also study and take classes together, and enjoy special activities tailored to your interests.
The Majors
The Health & Science Neighborhood majors share a focus on human health, biology, and scientific inquiry. They tend to attract students interested in research, improving health outcomes, and applying knowledge to real-world problems. Learn more below!
Prepare yourself for a career in a wide range of fields, such as healthcare, biotechnology, public health, and conservation. It’s also an excellent major for students looking to attend medical school.
Concentrations:
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Biomedical Science
Clinical laboratory science is an exciting allied health field dedicated to helping medical professionals find answers through diagnostic testing.
Get ready to take your love for sports to new heights as you explore the fascinating world of exercise, nutrition, and psychology’s influence on the human body.
A degree in Health Sciences is excellent preparation for in-demand careers in health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and related areas. This degree also provides a solid foundation for graduate study.
The Health and Science Neighborhood supports a student’s successful transition to college through engaging majors with research and real-life experiences embedded as learning tools. These academic experiences along with extra-curricular and social activities within the H&S Neighborhood make this a wonderful opportunity to grow amongst a group of like-minded peers.
Dr. Paul Deeble, Associate Dean & Director, School of ScienceHealth & Science Neighborhood Leader
Live Together
Members of the Health & Science Neighborhood live together in the Spencer Residence Hall. Here’s what to expect:
- Dedicated Neighborhood floors
- Collaboration space for Neighborhood use
- Double and triple-occupancy rooms with ample storage, dressers, closets, and sinks
- Full communal kitchen, TV room, and laundry facilities
- Special neighborhood programming and activities
Grow Together
Enjoy special activities tailored to your neighborhood.
- Humphreys Biology Lecture
- Murphy Deming College of Health Science tour, lectures, and simulation lab activities
- Local conservationist campus exploration
- A Day in the Life of a Paramedic with Stuart’s Draft Rescue Squad
- Chemistry Society and Tri Beta Biological Honors Society
- Dinner and Bonfire Social
- Customized advising and career planning days
Succeed Together
The Signature program is designed to chart a clear path for your success. Whether your immediate post-graduation goal is a dream career or advanced degree, you’ll graduate with skills highly sought after in both the workforce and academia.
MBU Graduate Programs
If you decide to continue your studies at MBU, you can expect a smooth transition into one of the following programs:
Upcoming Events
Your Neighborhood Leader
Dr. Paul Deeble (he/him)
Associate Dean and Director, School of Science
Phone: (540) 887-7271
Email: pdeeble@marybaldwin.edu