The Wanek School of Natural Sciences reflects High Point University's commitment to innovation and growth. Opened in 2019, this $65 million, 128,000 square foot facility features four floors of modern laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces designed to mirror how science is practiced. Students and faculty work side-by-side in shared research environments where discovery is visible and ongoing. Distinctive spaces like the Culp Planetarium and Physics Shop & Makerspace expand learning beyond traditional labs, further fostering creativity, exploration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Why Choose High Point University?
At High Point University, the Wanek School of Natural Sciences offers more than a science degree. It offers a transformative scientific experience grounded in discovery, collaboration, and purpose. From the moment students arrive, they learn in a $65 million, purposefully designed facility where faculty and students work side-by-side in laboratories, research spaces, and innovative learning environments. Here, science is not confined to lectures; it is actively practiced through hands-on experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real research beginning as early as the first year.
At High Point University, students don't just study science - they become scientists prepared to lead, discover, and make a meaningful impact in the world. Why choose HPU? Your answer is here, in the natural sciences.
At High Point University, students don't just study science - they become scientists prepared to lead, discover, and make a meaningful impact in the world. Why choose HPU? Your answer is here, in the natural sciences.
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Post-Graduate and Career Pathways
Wanek School of Natural Sciences graduates pursue a wide range of opportunities in healthcare, research, industry, government, and education. Through faculty mentorship and hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation, students develop the technical expertise, communication skills, and adaptability to excel in medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and other health professional programs, graduate study, or scientific careers.
Our students have received prestigious post-graduate scholarships such as the Fulbright, and enrolled in graduate and professional programs at Duke University, High Point University, The Ohio State University, UNC Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, Stanford University and more. Others have started careers with the Dallas Zoo, Deloitte, KBI Biopharma, Northrup Grumman, and RPM Industrial Coatings, to name a few examples. Whatever path students choose, graduates leave HPU prepared to make meaningful contributions in their professions and communities.
Our students have received prestigious post-graduate scholarships such as the Fulbright, and enrolled in graduate and professional programs at Duke University, High Point University, The Ohio State University, UNC Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, Stanford University and more. Others have started careers with the Dallas Zoo, Deloitte, KBI Biopharma, Northrup Grumman, and RPM Industrial Coatings, to name a few examples. Whatever path students choose, graduates leave HPU prepared to make meaningful contributions in their professions and communities.
Recent Student Outcomes
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. Name: Barbara Biglari, Class of 2026 Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina Major: Neuroscience Post-graduation plans: Barbara has accepted a position as a Patient Relations Advisor with Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. She has worked in neuro research at a previous facility, but her…
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. Name: Madison Hill, Class of 2026 Hometown: Long Valley, New Jersey Major: Chemistry and Physics; minor in Mathematics Post-graduation plans: Madison has accepted a position as a Chemist I with RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Greensboro, North Carolina. In this role, she…
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. Name: Gabriel Valenzano, Class of 2026 Hometown: Saint Charles, Illinois Major: Biochemistry, minor in Physics Post-graduation plans: Gabriel will be pursuing his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. How HPU helped you get there: “I was able to…
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. Name: Ava Collins, Class of 2026 Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Major: Biology, minor in Graphic Design Post-graduation plans: Ava will be starting her career as a Lab Technician at the Institute for In Vitro Sciences, also known as IIVS in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As…
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. View More Graduate Profiles Name: Lindsay Elliott, Class of 2025 Hometown: Orlando, Florida Major: Biology Post-graduation plans: Lindsay began her new career as a Large Mammal Zoologist for the Dallas Zoo in Dallas, Texas. As a Large Mammal Zoologist, she provides daily…
Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve. View More Graduate Profiles Name: Marlo Hemerson, Class of 2023 Hometown: Parker, Colorado Major: Neuroscience and Chemistry Post-graduation plans: Marlo has joined KBI Biopharma as a Research Associate I in Durham, North Carolina. As a Research Associate I on the Analytical Development…