Could someone explain to me what is the difference between a Biology B.A and a Biology B.S... please only serious answers. Like besides what classes are required and that one is a B.A. and the other is B.S. what is the difference? what working fields? etc
2006-10-13 15:13:56 · 6 answers · asked by Kitty 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I know about Biology BSc because that's what I did for my undergrad...job opportunities, well I can do anything from research (which I'm doing...masters in science) to medicine (from docs to vets etc) all of which will require more schooling, OR you can be a research technician, pharm sales rep and things like that if you don't go any further. Biology B.A is kind of pointless if what you're planning on is a career in science because it will focus you more on artsy things (unless that's what you like) and may be better suited for people who want to get into teaching, or perhaps an MBA with a science background (can do marketing for drug companies and things like that). Hope that helps.
2006-10-13 15:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by spaniel_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your particular school, so I can't answer this for sure. At my institution, the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. is what classes a person takes. Typically, a person will study a foreign language for a B.A. and math for a B.S.
Although both degrees are a bachelor's degree, I think you should seriously consider the B.S. Biology. If you are planning to go to graduate school or into a demanding career, they might look down on the fact that you have a B.A. because it could look like you're avoiding math.
2006-10-13 15:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The are essentially the same thing. A B.S. stands for a Bachelor's of Science degree and a B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts. Both are four year degrees. Usually, larger universities offer the B.S. degree and smaller liberal arts colleges offer the B.A. degree. Both can take you into almost any field you can imagine or if you perfer, medical or graduate school.
2006-10-13 15:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by Evelyn's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on stopping at the Bachelors level...
B.A. Biology - the most expensive toilet paper you ever bought.
B.S. Biology - the only degree that will take you places.
You see, B.A. degrees tell the world you took the courses. B.S. degrees tell the world that you took the courses and did the research required. Hands on will win every time.
2006-10-13 16:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the differences would vary a bit by school. At the school where I work, a BS requires more credits than a BA. These extra credits are done through more chemistry, physics, and math courses (for the most part) than the BA requires. Usually students in the BS are going for medical/research professions, whereas many BA students are going into it for teaching or just general knowledge. The discipline itself usually views a BS as having more weight than a BA--and if you're planning on med school, a BS is a must.
2006-10-13 15:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by Biz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your school.
In my college, they only offer BA on biology and physics (no BS for these science majors). And trust me, those BA majors require a lot of science courses and many of BA get into med school (or any other professional school) too! So, BA majors are not useless!
But if your school offer BA and BS on biology, consider the BS one.
2006-10-13 18:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by Travis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋