The Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree program will prepare students for occupations that involve the application of science in society, rather than the practice of science and scientific research. 

The goal is to provide an integrated understanding of how basic and applied science benefit and impact us, from the individual to the biosphere.  The program is also available as as an online degree completion option.  

To be admitted into the degree completion option students must have a minimum of 64 accepted  UNL semester hours of college credit from an accredited 4-year or 2-year college, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and at least a C average in the last semester of college enrollment. 

Additional program details:

• Minimum 128 total credit hours
• 30 credit hours must be in courses numbered 299 and above
• Specific to the BS in Applied Science, 51 credit hours in four concentration areas:
• Food, Animal and Plant Science Systems
• Genetics/Biotechnology/Biosecurity
• Natural Science and Energy Systems
• Leadership/Entrepreneurship/Economics
• Minimum of 30 of the last 36 hours, after acceptance to the Applied Science degree option, must be completed with UNL courses (Policy pending)

Learning Objectives

1. Learn and use the facts and concepts of mathematics and statistics, life sciences, natural resources, physical sciences and social sciences to represent the dynamics of physical, biological and socioeconomic processes
2. Demonstrate an understanding of essential concepts, both technical and economic, in areas at the interface of science and society: food and energy systems, biosecurity, environmental sustainability and biotechnology
3. Explain how natural systems function using strategic thinking and analysis
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the extent to which humans impact the environment
5. Apply quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data
6. Construct graphical and tabular summaries of quantitative data
7. Analyze and solve complex problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning
8. Acquire appropriate and reliable background information from the primary scientific literature
9. Write effectively to communicate scientific data and information to both technical and non-technical audiences as appropriate

For information about our on-campus program click here.

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To be admitted into the degree completion option students must have a minimum of 64 accepted  UNL semester hours of college credit from an accredited 4-year or 2-year college, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and at least a C average in the last semester of college enrollment. 

Admission Procedure:

• Complete the online transfer application at 
  http://admissions.unl.edu/apply/transfer.php
• Include the $45 application fee:
• Online applicants may pay using Visa or Mastercard on a secure site.
• Checks should be made payable to the "University of Nebraska." Please do not send cash or overseas drafts. The applicant's full name must appear on the check or money order.
• Contact your high school to have them submit your official high school transcripts.
• Contact each postsecondary institution that you have attended to request your official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.

Once all materials have been received, you will be notified of your acceptance.

This degree program will prepare students for occupations that involve the application of science in society, rather than the practice of science and scientific research.  The goal is to provide an integrated understanding of how basic and applied science benefit and impact us, from the individual to the biosphere.

Download the full Program of Studies in PDF format.

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