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The Bachelor of Science in General Science degree allows for curriculum flexibility to support advancing careers in science fields. This degree is designed for current and returning students who desire flexibility within the sciences to accommodate existing STEM coursework. This major can assist students who are seeking careers in health care, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education, natural resource and energy utilization, and wildlife management.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the fundamental principles of the natural and health sciences.
  • Apply the research methods and theoretical models of the natural and health sciences to define, solve, and evaluate problems.
  • Identify problems, articulate questions or hypotheses, and determine the need for information.
  • Access and collect the needed information from appropriate primary and secondary sources.
  • Use quantitative methods, including the ability to recognize assumptions, draw inferences, make deductions, and interpret information to analyze problems in context, and then draw conclusions.
  • Recognize the complexity of problems, and identify different perspectives from which problems and questions can be viewed.
  • Evaluate and report on conclusions, including discussing the basis for and strength of findings, and identify areas where further inquiry is needed.
  • Identify, analyze, and evaluate reasoning, and construct and defend reasonable arguments and explanations.
  • Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
  • Collaborate effectively with others to share information, solve problems, and complete tasks.

Career Possibilities

With proper course planning to take advantage of curriculum flexibility, this degree could prepare students for the following careers: agricultural and food scientists, atmospheric scientists and meteorologists, biological and chemical technicians, chemists and materials scientists, conservation scientists, environmental science and protection technicians, environmental scientists and specialists, forensic science technicians, geographers, geologists and hydrologic technicians, geoscientists, microbiologists, nuclear technicians, zoologists, and wildlife biologists.

Requirements

General Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Science degree allows for curriculum flexibility to support advancing careers in science fields. This degree is designed for current and returning students who desire flexibility within the sciences to accommodate existing STEM coursework. This major can assist students who are seeking careers in health care, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education, natural resource and energy utilization, and wildlife management. 

Please see the UNLV College of Sciences web page for information about programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify the fundamental principles of the natural and health sciences.
  2. Apply the research methods and theoretical models of the natural and health sciences to define, solve, and evaluate problems.
  3. Identify problems, articulate questions or hypotheses, and determine the need for information.
  4. Access and collect the needed information from appropriate primary and secondary sources.
  5. Use quantitative methods, including the ability to recognize assumptions, draw inferences, make deductions, and interpret information to analyze problems in context, and then draw conclusions.
  6. Recognize the complexity of problems, and identify different perspectives from which problems and questions can be viewed.
  7. Evaluate and report on conclusions, including discussing the basis for and strength of findings, and identify areas where further inquiry is needed.
  8. Identify, analyze, and evaluate reasoning, and construct and defend reasonable arguments and explanations.
  9. Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
  10. Collaborate effectively with others to share information, solve problems, and complete tasks.

Admissions Requirements/Special Information

30 credits at UNLV or transferred from another institution; GPA 2.5 or greater; and placement into

MATH 126
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MATH 127
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MATH 181
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Students seeking admittance to the General Science major must meet with an academic advisor in the College of Sciences Advising Center. Students who meet the minimum requirements will be granted permission to declare the major.

Transfer Policies

The college urges all transfer students to meet an advisor without delay after admission in order to evaluate the applicability of previous course work to department majors and graduation requirements. Biology, chemistry, physics, and math transfer courses will be accepted to fill specific degree requirements only with a grade of C or better.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Sciences Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

Please see 

Graduation Policies
 for complete information.

General Science (BS) Degree Requirements - Total Credits: 120

General Education - Subtotal: 32-42 Credits

First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3

English Composition - Credits: 6

Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3

Constitutions - Credits: 3-6

Mathematics

Fulfilled by Major Requirements

Distribution Requirements - Credit: 18

Please see

Distribution Requirements
 for more information.

Multicultural and International - Credits: 0-6

Multicultural, one 3 credit course required

International, one 3 credit course required

These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously. Visit the Provost webpage for the list of approved Multicultural and International courses​.

Major Requirement - General Science BS - Subtotal: 79-82 Credits

General Electives - Subtotal: 2-8 Credits

Total Credits: 120

Notes

1. At least 40 credits must be earned at the upper-division level (300 and above)

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College of Sciences

The School of Life Sciences offers programs that meet the needs of students intending to enter the workforce or pursue advanced training in the sciences, medicine, and other professional and technical fields. We provide a well-rounded foundation in natural, physical, and mathematical sciences that can set students up for successful careers and professional programs.

Website
https://www.unlv.edu/sciences
Email
sci.advising@unlv.edu
Phone
702-895-3487
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