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
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General science study abroad programs
General science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in general science
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Computing Science - BSc University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,963 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Dance Science - BSc (Hons) University of Chichester, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,489 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Education Secondary: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) - BEd Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,939 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD
- Start date
- July
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Engineering Science - BA/BSc Alma College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,352 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,352 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Energy Science and Technology - BSc Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,690 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Associate in general science
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (General Science) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Administration of Justice: Police Science - AA/Cert Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Associate/Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Applied Science - AA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,094 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,760 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Agribusiness Science and Technology-Agronomy - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Associate of Science - ASc University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,963 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Diploma in general science
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Computing Science - UGDip Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,250 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September
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General Arts and Science - Dip Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,248 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,997 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Paramedical Science - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,600 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Science - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,929 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Science and Computing Science - Dual ASc/Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Associate/Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,939 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
Certificate in general science
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Foundation Studies: Science, Engineering and Health - Cert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,788 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,500 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts UOIT Transfer - Cert Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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11,802 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,907 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Farrier Science - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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8,487 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,720 CAD
- Start date
- September
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General Arts and Science - OCCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,605 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes - OCCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,087 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, July, September
Pathway in general science
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Common Entry into Science - UGP Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,194 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
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Sports Coaching Science - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,120 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP
- Start date
- September, February
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Science and Arts Pathway - UGP Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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37,016 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,016 USD
- Start date
- January
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Science of Sport Performance (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,929 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Science and Engineering, Certificate - UGP Aston University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,190 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,190 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September, October
General science graduate programs
Master's in general science
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Biology - Thesis Science or Geography - MSc Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Regulatory Science - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,318 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,318 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Earth Science - MSc University of the South Pacific, Fiji
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,857 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,857 USD
- Start date
- February, July
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Human Movement Science - MSc (Research) Central Queensland University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,567 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,792 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Applied Science (Environmental Management and Spatial Sciences) - MAppSc University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in general science
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Earth and Ecosystem Science - PhD Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,300 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD
- Start date
- May, August
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Laboratory and Clinical Science - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,839 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Psychology: Psychological Science - PhD Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,739 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,406 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Rehabilitation Science - PhD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,506 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,506 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Computing Science and Informatics - PhD London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,873 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
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
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22,891 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,498 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in general science
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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
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14,962 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,280 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Secondary Science with Biology - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,394 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Applied Science - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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11,445 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,749 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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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
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18,216 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Pathway in general science
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Science and Engineering, Pre-Masters - PGP Durham University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 3 months
- Annual tuition fee
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23,153 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,905 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Science and Engineering - Pre Masters - PGP University of Sussex, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,613 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP
- Start date
- January, May
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Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Brighton, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,242 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,510 GBP
- Start date
- June, July
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Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Glasgow, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,310 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,480 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of York, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,858 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,150 GBP
- Start date
- September
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.
