BS Integrative Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Integrative Science major is an interdisciplinary degree that aims to provide a broad, general education in science. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) curriculum is designed specifically for students who have education goals relating to scientific theory and practice across disciplinary areas, and who seek a high degree of flexibility to obtain their educational objectives. After completing foundation courses in biology, calculus, chemistry, physics, and statistics, students select additional science courses from designated areas to customize the curriculum to their own interests.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Chemical Principles II, Experimental Chemistry II, Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity, Chemical Principles I, Calculus With Analytic Geometry I.

Career pathways

Students with a B.S. in Integrative Science are prepared for a broad range of careers and graduate programs. Rigorous science and math courses provide a solid foundation and prepare students to think critically and scientifically, while the interdisciplinary and customizable nature of the degree allows students to tailor coursework to specific interests and goals.

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Integrative Science major, a student at any location must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average; completed MATH 140 with a grade of C or better; completed at least two of the following courses, BIOL 110 ; CHEM 110 ; PHYS 211 or PHYS 250 , with a grade of C or better. Entrance to the Integrative Science Secondary Education option requires the following additional requirements: completed at least one of the following courses, BIOL 220W or BIOL 230W or BIOL 240W ; PHYS 250 , with a grade of C or better; attained at least a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average; completed ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H ;

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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