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Associate in Science Degree in Science

Associate of Science

Blue Ridge Community College

The Science degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions and pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in an area of natural or physical sciences, or mathematics. This degree is intended for students who wish to continue their studies in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics, and may also be appropriate for students seeking to complete requirements for Pre-medical, and other pre-health sciences majors.

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Transfer Degree

Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?	Math intensive
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes The requirements of four-year schools vary, students should work with an advisor to find the best transfer program to meet their needs.
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Blue Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Credit for Prior Learning	https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Blue Ridge Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	What can you do with a BRCC degree or certificate? Guarantee transfer to a great 4-year school, fix cars or planes, take care of people or animals, and so MUCH more!
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Health Sciences Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Integrated Environmental Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Health Professions Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Cybersecurity Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Math Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Biotechnology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations