Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science: Post Diploma (4-Year)

Number of credits required from Athabasca University: 30 credits.

Maximum credit awarded in this program for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) processes: 15 credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

demonstrate systematic and thorough knowledge of science history in general as well as in detail in specific areas of scientific endeavour.
draw accurate conclusions from engagement of scientific endeavour with logical application of scientific method.
achieve accurate insights through scientific inquiry in a dependable and consistent manner.
usually produce good results from independent lab, field and practice situations related to the discipline.
adeptly estimate and use measurement and calculation to reach useful conclusions.
project qualities of samples, specimens, environmental experiments and results accurately and in detail.
show advanced insight and clever selection of needed equipment.
accurately portray, explain and interpret data calculation and results of scientific processes related to the discipline.
consistently apply hunches and new insights to create new equipment, combine resources or find evidence supporting new conclusions.
provide needed resources, in useful and orderly ways, for scientific processes related to the discipline.
create engaging, lively accounts of scientific processes and/or findings.
demonstrate skilled, adept presentation of scientific ideas and practices in writing.
use advanced, broad skills in oral presentation of scientific information and conclusions.
wield computer software and allied equipment and supplies in a skilled fashion.
take part in scientific endeavour through literature searches, conference attendance or other intervention in the related scientific disciplines.

Possible Career Options

Lab Technologist
Computing Analyst
Project Manager
Technical Manager
Research Assistant
Environmental Analyst
Scientific Writer
Supervisor or Middle Manager

Possible Further Education Options

At Athabasca University

At Other Educational Institutions*

graduate studies in science, engineering, and other disciplines
medicine
specialized bachelor degree
education: bachelor/master
law

* Entrance requirements vary among educational institutions. It is the students’ responsibility to research the entrance requirements of other educational institutions.

Updated March 25, 2009