COS at a Glance

College of Sciences promotes education and research to increase scientific literacy among the community, especially members traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The college is committed to ensuring that all students receive the encouragement, assistance, and superior quality educational experience they need to succeed in the sciences, academia, and other ventures.

Academics

5,000 Students
14 Graduate programs
11 Undergraduate programs
6 Departments
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy

Faculty

136 Tenure and tenure-track faculty

Research

7 Centers and institutes
$30 million in grants and sponsored programs awarded FY 2010

Areas of research focus include:

Cyber security in the commercialization of leading–edge security and privacy innovations;
Nanotechnology especially for use in optics and in cancer treatments;
Neuroscience with subjects such as the aging brain and Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis;
Infectious diseases that have long plagued humanity and those that are currently classified as potential bio-weapons.

UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development–for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.