The San Diego State University College of Sciences is the San Diego region's largest center for science education and research. Comprising eight departments and various specialties, the College offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as curricula for pre-professional students in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry. The College strives to produce scientifically educated graduates who possess both a fundamental understanding of their fields and the essential professional skills needed by local and regional industries. The College provides scientific literacy for all San Diego State University graduates as well as participating in the training of future mathematics and science teachers.

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• Mount Laguna Observatory
  • An astronomical observatory located in the Cleveland National Forest, owned and operated by SDSU
    • SDSU is the only institution in the California State University system that offers a complete academic program in Astronomy, including the awarding of graduate degrees.^{[citation needed]}