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Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

Study living organisms and life processes as you prepare for a career in a variety of fields, including biology, genetics and medicine.

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Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

B.A. or B.S. in life science

The College of Arts and Sciences interdisciplinary majors provide options for those who have not chosen a specialized major. They offer opportunities to create individual fields of emphasis for those who want to pursue multidisciplinary solutions to the world’s complex problems.

One multidisciplinary option is life science, a major that deals with studies of living organisms and life processes. Students take courses in a variety of areas, including biology, chemistry, statistics and more.

 

The K-State difference

Students work closely with an interdisciplinary life science advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences to develop a plan of study with a thematic emphasis that fits their interests and future goals.

Life science in particular is a fit for those interested in a pre-health field as it requires many of the most common pre-requisite courses for health professional school.

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More than 90 percent of students find relevant jobs or choose to continue their education within three months of graduation.

 

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The Career Center offers an extensive career library, free assessments for exploring major/careers, job search training, career advising, employer connections, and a staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.

 

 

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