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Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science
Virginia 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
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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.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Commonwealth University within your first year
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
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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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.

Institution Name Type Title
Richard Bland College GAA Transfer Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University and Richard Bland College
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and Virginia Commonwealth University

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?
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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.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Commonwealth University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
2125
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
VCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their pre...see moreVCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their previous institution. Some degree programs like Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Engineering have more competitive GPA requirements. Admission to programs in VCU Arts is also based on an evaluation of additional application materials and may be more competitive. Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 earned semester (36 quarter) hours will also be reviewed based on their high school GPA.
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
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeophysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Elementary Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEngineering, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in BiologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Degree - Chemistry MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Natural ResourcesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityBiology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAtmospheric Sciences, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAstronomy, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityBiology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityComputational and Data Sciences, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid, Online
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityEnvironmental Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeography, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityGeology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMathematics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMedical Laboratory Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityNeuroscience, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPhysics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityStatistics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiochemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityOcean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityPhysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityAstrophysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityExercise Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Biomedical SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Information Science and SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in AgribusinessBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAssociate of Agriculture in Agricultural TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Agriculture4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension EducationBachelorBachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Applied ElectromagneticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data AnalyticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Computer EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety LeadershipBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Dairy ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Data-Centric ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Ecological RestorationBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & SocietyBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Civil Engineering in Environmental EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Environmental HorticultureBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Food Science and TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in ForestryBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeosciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture TechnologiesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Machine LearningBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Medicinal ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MeteorologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Microbiology in MicrobiologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Microbiology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mining Engineering in Mining EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mining Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanomedicineBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanoscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Networking & CybersecurityBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and DieteticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Plant ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Polymer ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and MechatronicsBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Secure ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Software SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in StatisticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable BiomaterialsBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal ProcessingBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts, Major in Earth ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAS in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, 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
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Virginia Commonwealth University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $6,760 Per Semester $54,080 $0 $54,080 Every credit above 14 credits in a semester is charged at half price ($230 per credit for credits 15 and above; credits 1 -14 are charged the full rate)
Fees
University Fee $1,414 Per Semester $11,312 0 $11,312
Technology Fee $162 Per Semester $1,296 0 $1,296
Library Fee $46 Per Semester $368 0 $368
Student Activity Fee $55 Per Semester $440 0 $440 MCV Campus students pay a flat rate of $18
Academic Support Services Fee $50 Per Semester $400 0 $400
Health Fee $134 Per Semester $1,072 0 $1,072
Program Fee $45 Per Semester $360 0 $360 Program fees vary by major.
Transition Fee $175 Per Semester $1,400 0 $1,400 New undergraduate transfer students will be charged the Student Transition Fee in their first semester to cover Orientation. The Transition Fee for new First-Year Students is $250 and will be assessed in the first semester.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Potential Additional Fees
    • Additional fees may include on-campus housing, meal plan, parking, technology, and program- and course-specific fees.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.