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Life and Physical Sciences

Physical and Life Sciences Programs

Take on big questions, and discover big truths. If you love research, experimentation, and testing a hypothesis – then a career in science may be just what you’re looking for.

This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, biology, botany, pre-dentistry, forestry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine, science education, pre-veterinary, or zoology.

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This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in entry-level positions at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as laboratory, research, or manufacturing technicians.

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The curriculum is designed to prepare students for full-time employment within the field of commercial horticulture as well as for those presently working who seek further knowledge and advancement.

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This program is designed to help students develop both the theoretical knowledge and a practical facility with GIS.

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This program is designed to prepare students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in the geospatial or social sciences at a four-year institution.

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The curriculum is designed for persons who are interested in a professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, forestry, geology, home economics, nursing, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, physical therapy, pre-medicine, science education, or mathematics./span>

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