BA in Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College
Key Information
Campus location
Lewiston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Program focuses on the intersection of human and environmental health and experience. NAS Graduates are practiced in applying scientific techniques, data collection, and review; and demonstrate proficiency in clear, succinct, modern modes of communication. The NAS faculty apply several key themes associated with a transformative and useful liberal arts education in the sciences: Applied Laboratory Skills, Quantitative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Ethical Action, and Effective Communication.
Study in the NAS Program provides a substantial foundation across the physical and life sciences while allowing students to focus their major along pathways in human health or environmental science. Through the judicious choice of electives, These options are suitable for direct entry into a variety of careers and admission into graduate and professional studies. Graduates of this program are employed in fields including biotechnology, conservation biology, epidemiology, environmental science, and molecular biology; health fields including dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and occupational therapy; laboratory management or natural resource management; and elementary or secondary education.