BNS Naval Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The College of Engineering recommends candidates for the Bachelor of Naval Science degree. Earning both the BNS degree and the BS degree in the field of engineering may require five years. Engineering students in an ROTC program may require four and one-half to five years to complete both degree and commissioning requirements.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

Courses listed in the requirements include NAV SCI 175 Introductory Naval Laboratory I; NAV SCI 176 Introductory Naval Laboratory II; NAV SCI 275 Elementary Naval Laboratory I; NAV SCI 276 Elementary Naval Laboratory II; NAV SCI 375 Intermediate Naval Laboratory I; NAV SCI 376 Intermediate Naval Laboratory II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to College of Engineering, not specific to this major: The Naval Science BNS is not a stand-alone degree. Students interested in pursuing this degree should consult with the Navy ROTC: 1610 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726 | 608-262-3794 | [email protected]

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall (Early Action and Regular Decision) and Spring. Transfer entry terms: Fall (Priority and Regular Decision) and Spring.

First-year Fall Early Action: application deadline November 1, materials deadline November 9, decision on or before January 31. Fall Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, materials deadline January 22, decision on or before March 31. Spring Regular Decision: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. First-year fall and spring applications open August 1. Early Action is non-binding.

Transfer Fall Priority: application deadline February 1, materials deadline February 16, decision on or before March 31. Fall Regular: application deadline March 1, materials deadline March 15, decision on or before April 30. Spring Regular: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. Fall transfer applications open December 1; spring transfer applications open August 1.

Apply via the Common Application or the Universities of Wisconsin Application. The application fee is $80 US and is non-refundable; fee waivers are available for applicants with financial hardship. ACT and SAT scores are optional for students applying for admission through the spring 2028 term (application deadline October 1, 2027).

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