Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Co-op)

Program Description

Today's world demands leaders and scientists who can develop innovative solutions in many fields. UW-Stout's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science combines science, liberal arts and technology, and prepares students for direct entry into a career or graduate program that's exactly right for them.

Concentrations Offered

• Applied Physics: Apply physics concepts to develop technology, systems and devices; bridging physics and engineering.
• Biology: Apply a core of biology courses and technical electives to specialize in a discipline of choice and/or prepare for graduate study in health care professions.
• Industrial Chemistry: Apply principles of multiple chemistry disciplines to synthesize and characterize materials as well as develop scaled-up production methods.
• Interdisciplinary Science:  Combine biology, chemistry, physics, and math courses with a minor to gain a broad knowledge base applicable to a variety of careers.
• Materials and Nanoscience:  Study the extraction, synthesis, processing, properties, characterization and development of natural, man-made, bulk and nanoscale materials.

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Science is for students seeking science careers. The program stresses breadth in scientific concepts through coursework in biology, chemistry and physics, as well as an emphasis in technology and the liberal arts.

The Applied Science concentrations in Biology and Interdisciplinary Science offer courses that fulfill the requirements of professional study in the highly competitive health science fields. Pre-professional advisors help students plan ahead to show high academic achievement, prepare for entrance exams, and build a strong application to the graduate or professional school of their choice.