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Combine your interests and aptitudes in science and art with a degree in scientific illustration and visualization. Whether you choose a major or minor in the program, you will take a mix of courses concentrated in the natural sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and studio art in the College of Design. You will learn the latest artistic techniques, visual design skills, and the business of being a visual communicator — taking courses focusing on scientific illustration and visualization. Our award-winning faculty members with years of professional and academic experience and an advisory board of scientists and artists are here to help direct, advise, and mentor you through your academic career.

Mosquito artwork. Artwork by Ally Abel, © Ally Abel

Major and minor

Unlock the artistry of the natural world and in science through a major or minor in Scientific Illustration and Visualization. In this unique intersection of science and art, you’ll become a visual storyteller, creating stunning visuals for education, science, research, and medical practice. Whether you dream of crafting artwork for science museums and zoos, illustrating breakthrough discoveries, or enhancing patient understanding, you will indulge your passion for both art and science.

Ally Abel

I’ve always had a love for both science and art and couldn’t imagine giving up either of them. This field allows me to explore the bounds of my artistic creativity, challenges my biological knowledge without sacrificing my interest in either, and encourages me to ask questions and find answers.

Ally Abel, ’23 biological pre-medical illustration

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