Are there any reputable universities that offer online undergrad science degrees??

Question

Like in Math, Chem or Biology? Seems that most of them are arts degrees or else graduate programmes. --anyone heard of an undergrad science degree doable online from good univerity??

Answer 1

"Go to a real school with real teachers, real buildings, real labs, and real other students. There are hundreds of respectable schools that will give you a great education - don't fool around with this online BS" Matt has little experience with distance degrees.

I am getting my Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources (specializing in Fish and Wildlife Conservation) entirely through distance from a reputable, traditional "brick and mortar" university (Oregon State). I will graduate with honors and get the same degree as everybody else. Before it can be refuted I HAVE gone to traditional brick and mortar schools and my education has been considerably better through the distance program. My instructors are all well educated and teach both traditional and non-traditional formats. They have always been there to assist, more so than any instructors I have had taking classes the traditional way. The education I have received is just as good, if not better, than the traditional format.

I DO have to agree with Matt in that I started out wanting to get a distance degree in Biology or Ecology but let's face it, that's not going to happen. I found unaccredited universities willing to "give" me a degree for a fee but what good is that? I settled for Natural Resources because it falls in my line of work and I still get to take awesome courses like ichthyology, mammology, and ornithology. I have thoroughly enjoyed this degree path.

When looking for distance degrees go only for accredited universities. Be prepared to work hard because you have to be highly motivated and organized. Now, (not wanting to take anything away from traditional schools) get your basics out of the way at a local community college and save yourself some money. Pick a degree first, then pick a distance program and find out what the pre-requisites are, then tailor your community college classes to it..trust me, you'll be glad you did.

Remember that the quality of the education you receive equates to the amount of time you are willing to put into it.

Good luck in your search!

Answer 2

No, there aren't.

THere are some reputable universities that offer SOME courses online. Courses that don't require a lab. But let's face it, what good would a degree in chem be if you hadnt been in the lab to do the experiments! Worthless.

Go to a real school with real teachers, real buildings, real labs, and real other students. There are hundreds of respectable schools that will give you a great education - don't fool around with this online BS,

ps the other answer forgot to mention that in order to enroll in the OSU program, (which is clearly one of the best online programs anywhere) you are REQUIRED to take actual laboratory courses at other schools and transfer the credit (check the OSU website). And in the graduate program you are required to have two years of full time work experience in the field before you can enroll. So it is not "entirely" online, is it?