Overview

You’ll be taught the history and philosophy of science as well as the scientific method that is essential to research. 

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences at American Public University System helps you develop your skills in scientific analysis, research, communication, and documentation, and study the relationship between the human and the natural world. Knowledge gained from this program can be applied to careers as a scientist, biologist, laboratory technician, or manager, or to pursue higher-level graduate study in the natural science fields.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

• Demonstrate a solid foundation in the theory and application of the natural sciences.

• Apply the scientific method and appropriate tools to investigate and solve problems.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in assessing and evaluating problems.

• Formulate scientific models and apply them to solve problems or provide insights into complex issues.

• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods from the scientific domains.

• Use quantitative techniques to solve complex problems.

• Effectively communicate scientific findings verbally and in writing, to both scientific and lay audiences.