Program Details
Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of ScienceVirginia Commonwealth University
The interdisciplinary science major provides a broad background in the physical and biological sciences, and is ideal if you are interested in teaching, science and health careers. You will choose one of four concentrations, and are encouraged to also consider a minor in an area different from your concentration that will complement your career interests. While the biology, chemistry and physics concentrations will satisfy some of the prerequisites for many graduate and professional-level programs — such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and physician assistant studies — our professional science concentration is designed to help you meet all prerequisites for a majority of those programs.
Outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Demonstrate broad and core science proficiency Demonstrate competency in at least two sciences or in a non-science area Apply learning to selection and pursuit of professional or graduate career objective Demonstrate proficiency in communication of scientific or research findings Demonstrate ability to apply the scientific method/approach to professional problems Demonstrate appreciation of the interrelation of core sciences to interdisciplinary problems
Program Overview & Guidance

| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences or (SCIENCE) degree program provides an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree curriculum that contains broad and fundamental grounding in the physical, life, earth, and mathematical sciences that prepares students to confront the challenges of additional graduate training or careers in STEM or healthcare-related fields. Due to the flexibility of the SCIENCE major, transfer students with completed A.S. degrees can more easily earn dual degrees in STEM or another major (i.e. two B.S. diplomas). This major also accepts the majority of prerequisites for most healthcare programs. This allows students to apply to clinical professional programs offered on the VCU medical campus while simultaneously completing a 4-yr degree on the academic campus. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes The Bachelor of Science in Science requires a minimum of 120 credits. Along with the general education requirements of the undergraduate programs and the College of Humanities and Sciences for a Bachelor of Science degree, this curriculum requires 28 to 33 credits in foundation science and mathematics courses and 36 to 38 credits in supplemental courses in the concentration. In preparation for the required mathematical sciences courses, all students must take the Mathematics Placement Test. Science majors are strongly encouraged to select a minor in an area different from their area of concentration that will complement their career interests and contribute additional upper-level credits to their curriculum. Science majors declaring the biology concentration may not simultaneously declare a major or minor in biology. A minimum grade of C is required in each prerequisite course: CHEM 100, CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 301, and CHEM 302. A minimum grade of C is required in the following courses before enrollment in advanced BIOL courses: BIOL 151, BIOZ 151, BIOL 152, BIOZ 152, and BIOL 300. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Complete equivalent introductory level courses in chemistry, biology, physics, geology and math. If you are interested in healthcare programs like nursing and pharmacy, complete anatomy and physiology courses at your 2-yr institution.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | In addition to the required foundational mathematics and science courses, students can select a concentration in biology, chemistry, physics or professional science. Students selecting the chemistry or biology concentrations will be exposed to course content that is greater or equivalent to earned 'minors' in those content areas while having flexibility in the curriculum to explore cross-disciplinary lower or upper-level coursework in other areas such as psychology, anthropology, history, gender or African-American studies, to courses in forensic science, business, or mass communications that fit into their career aspirations. The physics concentration requires the foundational math and physics courses required of physics majors that are suitable for use in secondary school teaching as well as the ability to explore research opportunities in theoretical or experimental physics applications, such as medical imaging or nanoscience. The professional science (PS) concentration is particularly well-suited for students interested in careers in the health professions. As of Fall 2024, students in this concentration are eligible to pursue a unique 4+1 accelerated program in medical (or clinical) laboratory sciences (MLS) that allows them to graduate with combined undergraduate and graduate degrees in SCIENCE and MLS in 5-years. Starting salaries for BS-level clinical laboratory scientists are about $100k. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Although most entering freshman students are unaware of the SCIENCE major, the majority of our majors who transition in their junior or senior years will graduate with over 75% reporting their intent to apply to graduate programs. Of those employed after graduation, 67% were very satisfied with their outcome and indicated that their outcome was very related to their career goals and their degree program. |
Program Credit Requirements

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Commonwealth University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System, Richard Bland College, or the College of Southern Maryland may be eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. Students with one of these degrees may also be eligible to have the majority of their general education requirements waived. Students who have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, or Associate of Science degree or the General Education Certificate before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements waived. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students who have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, or Associate of Science degree or the General Education Certificate before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements waived. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCU accepts a variety of types of credit for prior learning, including but not limited to Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), military experience, Cambridge, and industry certifications that are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education or the National College Credit Recommendation Service. |
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College Level Information

| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | VCU is a large, research-driven institution nestled on two campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia, offering a vast array of degree programs from arts to dental hygiene to engineering to education. VCU students have access to hundreds of student organizations, which is a great way to connect with others whether or not you choose to live in one of our many on-campus residence halls. Take advantage of VCU's location with access to the James River and its park system, internship and job opportunities, community engagement, and interstates to travel to the beach, the mountains, and Washington, D.C.. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://admissions.vcu.edu/apply-to-vcu/undergraduate/transfer/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geophysics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate in Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Engineering, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Biology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Atmospheric Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Astronomy, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Biology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Computational and Data Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Environmental Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Geography, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Geology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Medical Laboratory Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Neuroscience, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Physics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Statistics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biology-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Chemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biochemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Ocean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Physics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Astrophysics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Exercise Science-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Germanna Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BA in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Information Science and Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Associate of Agriculture in Agricultural Technology | Associate | Associate of Agriculture | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Applied Electromagnetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale Integration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Clinical Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Community Leadership and Development | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety Leadership | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Data-Centric Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Ecological Restoration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & Society | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Environmental Horticulture | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Forestry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geosciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture Technologies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Machine Learning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Microbiology in Microbiology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mining Engineering in Mining Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanomedicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanoscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and Dietetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Plant Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Polymer Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and Mechatronics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Secure Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Software Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Biomaterials | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Earth Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Central Virginia Community College | AS in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science: Mathematics Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-9121.02 | Water Resource Specialists | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Management Occupations |
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