Applied Science, B.S.

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Introduction

The Applied Science program offers a unique educational experience for students to learn science by doing science. The program emphasizes flexibility through a broad scientific base along with experience through a chosen career emphasis. In a world of new products and processes, the program also fosters the creativity needed to contribute to new scientific advances. Our program prepares graduates for a variety of expanding careers in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, health sciences and materials. The strong academic content of the Applied Science program will also prepare graduates for entry into a variety of professional (such as chiropractic, dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy or veterinary) and graduate schools.

The curriculum is based on a core of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics. Students will explore cutting edge topics in materials science, nanotechnology, molecular biology and biochemistry in addition to the many facets of applied science, including technical writing, data analysis, interpersonal communication and experimental design. In the Interdisciplinary Science concentration students get a minor expanding their knowledge base to contribute to industry needs from a variety of aspects including management, marketing, quality control, etc.

In addition to working with instructors from a broad range of fields, students gain significant hands-on experience through a field or cooperative education experience. This versatility offers the qualities that employers are looking for in today’s college graduates - interpersonal and problem solving skills, high energy level and good judgment.

Our graduates are able to enter a myriad of occupations and career paths after graduation. Some of our graduates have chosen to enter the work force directly by becoming scientific sales representatives or laboratory technicians. Many of our graduates have continued with their passion in science and have chosen graduates schools in fields ranging from marine microbiology to bio-nano chemistry, while other graduates have entered health professions in pharmacy, physical therapy, dentistry and chiropractic, to name just a few.

In addition to fulfilling the university’s basic admission requirements, Applied Science applicants must have an ACT math score of at least 22 (SAT math 510) and either rank in the upper 40 percent of their high school class (or GPA of 3.0), or have a composite ACT score of 22. Nontraditional or transfer student admission will be based on current admission standards with guidance from the program director.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree