Bachelor of Science Degree

A Bachelor of Science Degree provides students with many opportunities and the path one takes depends largely on their interests and career goals within the vast field of science. One can choose from majors such as chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics including statistics in mathematics or computing science in the four year degree program. Another option when pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree as a preparation for graduate studies is an honour degree in physics. Which ever BSc major is chosen, it can be combined with minors such as business administration, kinesiology or arts creating a versatile degree within the sciences degree. Graduates of a Bachelor of Science Degree can expect to be competent in critical thinking, applying their knowledge to everyday work situations and be scientifically literate.

Studying within the general science degree program will provide students with a broad science education and the opportunity to specialize in their final years. Specific specializations are generally in the areas of biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physics as well as computing and mathematical science. This well rounded degree can lead to continued studies in medicine, dentistry, education and veterinary medicine to name a few.  Additional majors of a Bachelor of Science Degree can include:

• Plant biology
• Statistics
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Conservation Biology
• Marine Biology

A Bachelor of Science Degree can open many doors to a variety of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors and science related companies as well as careers in research and management. This degree also allows students to pursue graduate degrees related to their previous majors such as:

• A student who majored in chemistry may pursue a career in research as  a lab technician
• A physics major may be interested in continuing on to earn an engineering degree
• Management opportunities are an excellent choice for those who majored in mathematics with a minor in business
• Biology majors often endeavor to meet the requirements for medical school.

Many students who are not able to attend college or university full time enroll in an accredited online college that offers the required courses and credits that can later be applied to your Bachelor of Science Degree. When trying to decide which online college would best suit your particular needs you can begin by visiting a college search engine to help you narrow down your choices. You may want to begin a list of questions that you will need answers to before any making final decision. Some of the questions your list should include are:

• What are the tuition fees for each class?
• Are credits earned transferable to another learning institution?
• Is the application fee a one-time-only fee?
• What is the school’s accreditation standing?

To make certain that the credits you earn can be transferred to another college or university, it is a good idea to call one or more college campuses and speak with the Sciences department to verify that they will accept credit transfers from specific schools you are considering.

Confirming the schools accreditation is the next most important aspect to check. If you will be studying in the United States, you can go to the following sites:

• The National Accrediting Agency
• The Regional Accreditation for Online Schools

For study in Canada the following accreditation web sites will give you the information you need:

• The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Universities