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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

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      Bachelor's in general science

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        Computer Information Systems - Geospatial Science - BSc Concord University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,186 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Health Promotion and Science - BSc St. Francis College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        26,688 USD
        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Interdisciplinary Studies - Earth System Science - BA Long Island University Post, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        35,736 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Science Biotechnology - BSc (Hons) MAHSA University, Malaysia

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        4,300 USD
        Start date
        January, April
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        Nutrition Science - BSc Lees-McRae College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        26,490 USD
        Start date
        August, January
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      Associate in general science

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        Agribusiness Science and Technology-Agronomy - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        6,600 USD
        Start date
        August, January
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        Applied Science - AA RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        29,760 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        General Science - ASc Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        21,383 CAD
        Start date
        September, January, May
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        Liberal Arts - Health Studies and Science Specialization - ASc Mount Aloysius College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        21,870 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics & Science (General Science) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        6,892 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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      Diploma in general science

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        Paramedical Science - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        4,600 USD
        Start date
        January, April
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        Diploma of Science - Dip (Sc) University of Western Australia, Australia

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        8 months
        Tuition fees per year
        29,990 AUD
        Start date
        February, June, October
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        General Arts and Science - University Transfer (Diploma) - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,412 CAD
        Start date
        January
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        Science - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        21,383 CAD
        Start date
        September, January, May
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        Computing Science - UGDip Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,000 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in general science

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        Science - Cert MAHSA University, Malaysia

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        5,500 USD
        Start date
        January, April
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        Foundation Studies: Science, Engineering and Health - Cert RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        25,500 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        General Arts and Science - Technology - Cert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        0 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes - OCCert Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        6 months
        Tuition fees per year
        16,531 CAD
        Start date
        January, July, September
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        Farrier Science - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        10,720 CAD
        Start date
        September
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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
        Tuition fees per year
        37,016 USD
        Start date
        January
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        Science and Engineering, Certificate - UGP Aston University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        20,190 USD
        Start date
        January, March, September, October
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        Science, Engineering and Computing (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        11,400 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
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        Sports Coaching Science - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        12,500 GBP
        Start date
        September, February
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      General science graduate programs

      Master's in general science

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        Global Sustainability Science - MSc Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        24,318 USD
        Start date
        August
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        Life Science Informatics - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,000 EUR
        Start date
        September
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        Science for Sustainable Development - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        19,000 USD
        Start date
        September
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        Science (Applied Chemistry) research - MSc RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        33,600 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Science Communication - MAppSc University of Otago, New Zealand

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        33,890 NZD
        Start date
        February, July
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      Doctorate in general science

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        Laboratory and Clinical Science - PhD RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        30,720 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Mechanical Engineering Science - PhD Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        9,000 EUR
        Start date
        February, September
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        Big Data Science - PhD University of Stirling, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        14,300 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Science of Advanced Materials - PhD Central Michigan University, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,300 USD
        Start date
        May, August
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        Science - Research - PhD University of Greenwich, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        14,000 GBP
        Start date
        September
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      Diploma in general science

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        Pharmaceutical Science - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        31,516 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Mathematics and Science Teaching - GDip Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,000 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      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
        Tuition fees per year
        19,280 AUD
        Start date
        February, July, September
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        Applied Science - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        6 months
        Tuition fees per year
        14,749 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Secondary Science with Biology - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        12,700 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        13,300 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
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      Pathway in general science

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        Science and Engineering, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Sheffield, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        16,600 GBP
        Start date
        January, March, September
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        Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Nottingham, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        18,480 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science, Pre-Masters - PGP Lancaster University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        7 months
        Tuition fees per year
        15,350 GBP
        Start date
        -
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        Science and Engineering, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Glasgow, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        18,480 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Science and Engineering - Pre Masters - PGP University of Sussex, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        11,400 GBP
        Start date
        January, May
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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.