Bachelor’s Degree in Science Program Highlights
Unleash your potential: A bachelor’s degree in science opens up a world of possibilities.
In a rapidly changing world, a comprehensive and adaptable education in the natural sciences is essential for success. Our bachelor in science offers a flexible and diverse curriculum, allowing you to explore life sciences, physical sciences, and health-related fields tailored to your unique interests and career objectives.
- Preparation for Graduate Studies: Equip yourself for advanced education in healthcare, science, or related fields.
- Enjoy a wealth of career opportunities in research, education, industry, and more, thanks to the versatile nature of the bachelor’s in science.
- Develop strong communication and critical thinking abilities that will serve you well in any professional or academic setting, ensuring your success in a wide range of fields.
Learn Your Way
General science degree classes are taught on campus at Cadillac, Jackson, Muskegon, Owosso, Royal Oak as well as through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Science Degree?
The BS degree in science delivers a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum, cultivating a strong knowledge base that paves the way for diverse careers in science or further studies and specialization. Students develop robust communication and critical thinking abilities throughout the program. This bachelor science degree is ideal for those with substantial prior college credits, enabling a smooth career transition or progression into graduate education. Designed to combine coursework from two or more general science disciplines, the bachelor degree in science creates a truly interdisciplinary degree tailored to individual interests.
General Science Curriculum
The Baker College bachelor in science degree is a 4-year program consisting of 120 credit hours (63 hours of elective credits, 27 hours of general education credits, 27 hours of science credits, and 3 hours of capstone credits). Our curriculum includes human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, general chemistry, statistics and a senior capstone.
Sample Courses
Neuroanatomy
Chemistry of Life
Integrated Physics
Additional Bachelor in Science Requirements
General science courses must be selected from at least three different disciplinary areas, e.g. BIO, CHM, PHY, SCI, with a minimum of 12 credit hours from advanced level courses. Completion of SCI 4950, the degree capstone course, is required.
Study On-Campus, Online, or Both
This program is offered online and in-person on our campuses in Cadillac, Jackson, Muskegon, Owosso, and Royal Oak. Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.
On Campus Available
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live