Physical Sciences | Grand Rapids Community College

Do you plan to study Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, Geology or Physics? Will your education include an associate, bachelor’s, and master's degree — and maybe even a Ph.D. program? Continue your education journey at GRCC, a university quality education at a community college price.

Why Physical Sciences at GRCC?

You'll work in state-of-the art-labs.
High-quality and rigorous science education with faculty who hold advanced degrees in their field.
Small class sizes to facilitate communication and mentoring between you and your professors.
Your professors will provide academic and career advisement.
Graduate with your associate degree and transfer as a junior to the college or university of your choice with little to no debt.
Our transfer students report being just as, or more, prepared for their coursework than those students who attended that college or university their freshman and sophomore year.
In addition to our transfer programs, the Michigan Transfer Agreement guarantees your transfer to any public four-year college or university in the state upon graduation.

Areas of study

Current students

Physical Sciences Advising

Academic Pathway and Pre-Major information for students in the Math, Science and Engineering Academic Pathway. Contact faculty for more information about careers in science and course recommendations.

Physical Sciences Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for students enrolled in and/or intending to major in chemistry, physics, geology, engineering, or science education.

Future students

GRCC biology student using a medicine dropper to put liquid on a microscope slide.

Physical Sciences Degrees

Study Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, Geology or Physics. University quality education at a community college price.

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Your first step to becoming a GRCC Physical Science major is to apply to GRCC.

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My GRCC Story: Yasmina Zimmer overcomes obstacles to find success, earn a University of Michigan fellowship

'I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished … but I don’t want to be too proud because not all the work is done yet.'

Mar 28, 2023

Learn From the Best: Tom Neils tutors students in STEM subjects to help them find success

“TRIO is special because everyone works so diligently to help the students not only succeed in their studies, but also learn about all the opportunities available to them after they graduate from GRCC,” Neils said.

Mar 3, 2023

Karl Seper holding test tube teaching students.

Learn From the Best: Karl Seper uses state-of-the-art technology to teach students in a hands-on environment.

“Students are the best part of GRCC. Students are why GRCC exists. I have found the students at GRCC to be eager to learn, and respectful of their peers and teachers,” Seper said.

Dec 16, 2022

I didn’t know much about chemistry going into GRCC, and they really made all this possible for me, giving me the confidence to push my knowledge to the limit and put my skills to work.

Trevor Beardsley, Associate of Science