The B.S. 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.
Students seeking admittance to the B.S. in General Science degree must meet with an academic advisor in the College of Sciences. Students who meet the minimum requirements will be granted permission to declare the major.
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30 credits at UNLV or transferred from another institution; GPA 2.5 or greater; and placement into MATH 126, 127, or 181.
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.
Please see Graduation Policies for complete information