Bachelor of Arts - Science

Discover the limitless possibilities of science and its real-world applications with a Bachelor's degree in Science from Portland State University (PSU). The flexible major can be tailored to fit students' goals and will provide a basic mastery of multiple scientific fields.

As a Science major, students will be able to take classes in anthropology, biology, chemistry, environmental science and management, geography, geology, math and statistics, physics, science education, and systems science.

PSU's professional advisors will help students take full advantage of the program and carefully design their program of study, whether they plan to go to medical school or want to become a science teacher.

Field and lab work takes students out of the classroom and gives them a hands-on experience.

A bachelor's degree in Science from Portland State provides students with a strong foundation in the sciences to pursue a variety of careers.

Many students interested in pursuing a medical, dental, or veterinary degree as well as those who want to teach elementary and middle school math coordinate their prerequisites into the Science major. Combined with a second major or minor in English, the Science major can also prepare students for a writing career in science and technology.