Science Degree Paths
Popular "hard science" degree paths at Weber State University are categorized into three areas:
- life sciences (Departments of Botany & Plant Ecology, Microbiology, and Zoology),
- physical sciences (Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and Physics & Astronomy), and
- mathematics (Department of Mathematics).
Each path identifies degree "program of study" (aka majors, minors, and certificates) opportunities in which students can explore their options and not waste their time. Completing certificates and associate degrees prior to or concurrently with their definitive bachelor degree program of study gives students science credentials that can improve their hireability in the science field.
Students are encouraged to explore multiple paths as initial course requirements can complete multiple program of study options. Advisors will guide you through the options, help you understand what paths best meet your goals, and teach you how to register accordingly.
Get started on your science degree path today!
Explore your science degree paths, including pre-medical professions, here.
Life Science Paths
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degrees
- Biochemistry - ACS Certified (BS)
- Biology Composite Teaching (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.*
- Botany (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Microbiology (BS) with emphases in Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, or Public & Environmental Health
- Secondary Science Education (more information to come)*
- Zoology (BS)
Certificates and Minors
- Biotechnician Certificate of Completion: This certificate has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
- Field Botany Certificate of Proficiency: This certificate has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
- Biology Teaching Minor
- Botany Minor
- Microbiology Minor
- Zoology Minor
BIS emphases are offered for most programs with a minor.
*All life and physical science teaching majors are being consolidated into the Secondary Science Education Major
Physical Science Paths
Associate Degrees
- Chemical Technician (AAS)
- Physical Science (AAS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
Bachelor Degrees
- Applied Environmental Geosciences (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
- Applied Physics (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
- Biochemistry - ACS Certified (BS)
- Chemistry - ACS Certified (BS)
- Chemistry Teaching (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.*
- Earth Science Teaching (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.*
- Environmental Science, (BS)
- Geology (BA or BS)
- Physical Science Composite Teaching (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.*
- Physics Teaching (BS): This major has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.*
- Physics (BS) with options in Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Traditional Physics, or Physics of Materials
- Secondary Science Education (more information to come)*
Certificates and Minors
- Biotechnician Certificate of Completion: This certificate has been suspended pending formal discontinuance and is no longer accepting new students.
- Chemical Technician Certificate of Completion
- Geospatial Analysis Certificate of Proficiency
- Geospatial Technology Certificate of Proficiency
- Chemistry Minor
- Chemistry Teaching Minor
- Earth Science Teaching Minor
- Geology Minor
- Geospatial Studies Minor
- Physics Minor
- Physics Teaching Minor
BIS emphases are offered for most programs with a minor.
*All life and physical science teaching majors are being consolidated into the Secondary Science Education Major
Mathematics Paths
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degrees
- Applied Mathematics (BA or BS)
- Computer Statistics and Data Science (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Mathematics (BA or BS): This major has been consolidated with Applied Mathematics, is pending formal discontinuance, and is no longer accepting new students.
- Mathematics Teaching (BA or BS)
Minors
BIS emphases are offered for most programs with a minor.
College of Science Pre-medical Professional Paths
To begin your pre-medical professional path, please attend the required information session.
Associate Degrees
- Any program listed above.
Bachelor Degrees
- Any program listed above.
This path starts by understanding that there is no “pre-medical major.” Rather, you select a major in any discipline and include the courses that schools provide professional training in your area of interest. After attending the required information session, regular communication with our pre-medical advisor is encouraged. Your advisor will help you plan and carry out your pre-medical preparation. Learn more today.
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Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Holidays & Breaks Hours may vary
Mailing address
Weber State University
College of Science
1415 Edvalson St., Dept. 2501
Ogden, UT 84408-2501
