Bachelor in Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)

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This programme is designed for students interested in biological sciences, including those preparing for graduate study or professional careers. It emphasizes hands-on research starting in the first year, with opportunities to work alongside faculty on original projects. Students gain experience using advanced laboratory equipment and develop leadership through mentoring and presentations. The curriculum supports diverse academic paths through co-majors, minors, and pre-professional tracks.

Focus areas include secondary education, pre-health professions, chemistry, global diseases, math, public health.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across biology, chemistry, mathematics, and general education. Students may complete an optional thesis through two semesters of independent research and a senior thesis course.

Graduates pursue careers in research, healthcare, education, and public health, or enter graduate and professional schools.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. Submission of official transcripts and application materials is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.