Bachelor in 새내기과정학부(자연계열)

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), located in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, offers a freshman natural science program in English over four years, with a September start, aimed at students who have not yet chosen a specific science major. This kind of foundation-year track gives incoming students broad exposure to core natural science subjects, typically including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, before they commit to a department such as physics, chemistry, mathematical sciences, or biological sciences. Coursework in the first year usually emphasizes fundamental principles and laboratory skills common across the sciences, building the quantitative and analytical foundation needed for more advanced, specialized study. Students use this period to explore different scientific fields through introductory courses and faculty interaction, helping them make an informed choice about which department to join afterward. Because the track is housed within a research-intensive institution, students often have opportunities to visit or learn about ongoing laboratory research in physics, chemistry, biology, and related fields even before declaring a major. This structure benefits students who know they want a natural science degree but are still deciding between disciplines, offering time to weigh interests in areas from molecular biology to theoretical physics. Graduates of the eventual specialized major pursue careers in research, healthcare-adjacent fields, environmental science, data analysis, and further graduate study, depending on the department chosen. Being based in Yuseong-gu places students near KAIST's science faculties and shared laboratory facilities from the outset of their studies. English-medium instruction allows international students to enter this foundational science pathway at a leading Korean science and technology university.