A student who enters into the field of science studies may pursue many different careers. This discipline investigates varying aspects of science and its relation to society. Employment options include researcher, bioethics fellow, environmental advocate, or medical worker.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.