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    General science degrees abroad

    General science degrees allow students to explore a vast array of scientific disciplines and principles. They’re a great option if your career aspirations require knowledge of more than one scientific field.

    As a general science major, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your program to suit your strengths and interests. As well as taking classes in biology, chemistry, and physics, you’ll have the chance to select more niche topics that align with your goals. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of exciting science-related careers.

    Not only does studying abroad mean you’ll have a wider range of programs to choose from, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to broaden your cultural horizons and make lifelong memories.

    General science program structure

    A bachelor’s degree in general science is studied over three or four years, depending on your country and university. General science is an impressive standalone degree, but it’s also a great springboard for further study on professional graduate programs.

    Bachelor’s degrees in the US require four years of full-time study and are offered as either a BS or a BA. As a general rule of thumb, BS students take more major-focused classes in science, whereas BA students complete more liberal arts classes alongside their major.

    Because general science is such a far-reaching topic, master’s and doctorate degrees aren’t available. You’ll need to narrow your focus and pursue a postgraduate qualification in a more specialized scientific discipline. Master’s courses take one or two years to complete, with PhDs adding another three to seven years on top.

    General science programs are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, and laboratory sessions. Program content will be determined by the elective modules you select, but here are some common fundamentals:

    • Introductory biology
    • Introductory chemistry
    • Introductory physics
    • Environmental science
    • Immunology
    • Mathematical and statistical skills for scientists
    • Astronomy and space science
    • Forensic science
    • Microbiology
    General science program structure

    A bachelor’s degree in general science is studied over three or four years, depending on your country and university. General science is an impressive standalone degree, but it’s also a great springboard for further study on professional graduate programs.

    Bachelor’s degrees in the US require four years of full-time study and are offered as either a BS or a BA. As a general rule of thumb, BS students take more major-focused classes in science, whereas BA students complete more liberal arts classes alongside their major.

    Because general science is such a far-reaching topic, master’s and doctorate degrees aren’t available. You’ll need to narrow your focus and pursue a postgraduate qualification in a more specialized scientific discipline. Master’s courses take one or two years to complete, with PhDs adding another three to seven years on top.

    General science programs are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, and laboratory sessions. Program content will be determined by the elective modules you select, but here are some common fundamentals:

    • Introductory biology
    • Introductory chemistry
    • Introductory physics
    • Environmental science
    • Immunology
    • Mathematical and statistical skills for scientists
    • Astronomy and space science
    • Forensic science
    • Microbiology

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    General science undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in general science

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      Insect Science - Science option - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      27,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,000 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Environmental Systems Science - BSc University of Wyoming, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,570 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,570 USD

      Start date
      September, May
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      Animal and Diary Science, emphasis in production and management - BSc Eastern New Mexico University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,128 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,128 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Animal, Dairy & Poultry Sciences - Science and Technology - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,700 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

      Start date
      January, August, May
      Show program overview about Animal, Dairy & Poultry Sciences - Science and Technology
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      Middle Level Science Teacher Education - BScEd University of Kansas, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,960 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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    Associate in general science

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      Administration of Justice: Police Science - Cert/AA Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate/Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Agribusiness Science and Technology-Agronomy - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Applied Science - AA RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,016 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,760 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Associate of Science - ASc University of the Fraser Valley, Canada

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,112 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics & Science (Physics) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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    Diploma in general science

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      Computing Science - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,588 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,989 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computing Science - UGDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,393 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Computing Science
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      Diploma of Science - Dip (Sc) University of Western Australia, Australia

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      23,194 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,990 AUD

      Start date
      February, June, October
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      General Arts and Science - Dip Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,390 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,997 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      General Arts and Science - Dip (with placement) Canadian College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      28 months
      Annual tuition fee
      23,668 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,600 CAD

      Start date
      January, September, May
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    Certificate in general science

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      Administration of Justice: Police Science - Cert/AA Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate/Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Computing Science - Cert Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,393 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September, May, January
      Show program overview about Computing Science
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      Farrier Science - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      8,572 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,720 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Fire Science and Safety - Cert Elgin Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      9 months
      Annual tuition fee
      9,510 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD

      Start date
      August, June, February, January, September
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      Foundation Studies: Science, Engineering and Health - Cert RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,722 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,500 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Pathway in general science

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      Science and Arts Pathway - UGP Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      37,016 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 37,016 USD

      Start date
      January
      Show program overview about Science and Arts Pathway
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      Science and Engineering, Certificate - UGP Aston University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,190 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,190 USD

      Start date
      January, October, September, March
      Show program overview about Science and Engineering, Certificate
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      Science of Sport Performance (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,079 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Sports Coaching Science - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,292 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

      Start date
      February, September
      Show program overview about Sports Coaching Science
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    General science graduate programs

    Master's in general science

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      Applied Science - MAppSc University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      22,814 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,498 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Applied Science - MSc (Research) London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,063 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      October, September, June, May, April, March, February, January, November, December
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      Science (Complementary Medicine) research - MSc RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,759 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Biology - Thesis Science or Geography - MSc Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,034 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Biology - Thesis Science or Geography
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      Sustainability Science - MSc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,200 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,200 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Sustainability Science
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    Doctorate in general science

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      Big Data Science - PhD University of Stirling, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,782 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Computing Science and Informatics - PhD London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,063 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      February, December, November, October, September, June, May, April, March, January
      Show program overview about Computing Science and Informatics
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      Science of Advanced Materials - PhD Central Michigan University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,920 USD

      Start date
      August, May
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      Laboratory and Clinical Science - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,759 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Laboratory and Clinical Science
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      Mechanical Engineering Science - PhD Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,784 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR

      Start date
      September, February
      Show program overview about Mechanical Engineering Science
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    Diploma in general science

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      Applied Science - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,814 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,498 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Applied Science
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      Energy Science - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      30,977 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,853 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in general science

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      Applied Science - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      11,407 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,749 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Integrated Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,911 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,280 AUD

      Start date
      July, September, February
      Show program overview about Integrated Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
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      Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,399 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
      Show program overview about Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology)
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      Secondary Science with Chemistry - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,569 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Secondary Science with Chemistry
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    Pathway in general science

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      Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science, Pre-Masters - PGP Lancaster University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      7 months
      Annual tuition fee
      21,234 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,350 GBP

      Start date
      -
      Show program overview about Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science, Pre-Masters
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      Science and Engineering - Pre Masters - PGP University of Sussex, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,770 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP

      Start date
      January, May
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      Science and Engineering Pre-Master's Program - PGP University of Aberdeen, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      3 months
      Annual tuition fee
      17,292 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

      Start date
      June, September
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      Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP City, University of London, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      28,594 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,670 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,195 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,490 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s
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    Future general science careers

    A degree in general science will open up endless career paths and possibilities. Your analytical, investigative, and technical skills will make you an excellent candidate for roles in education, research, healthcare, conservation, and more.

    Here are some of the fascinating positions you could land:

    • Biotechnician
    • Environmental scientist
    • Forensic scientist
    • Conservation scientist
    • Geoscientist
    • Secondary school teacher
    • Research scientist
    • Chemical technician

    With so many job opportunities available, working out what to do after graduation can be tricky. Your university’s careers office offers free, professional advice, and can even help you to secure some work experience.