New Bachelor of Science (BS) degree options expand pathways for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students

Announcing A&S Bachelor of Science degrees, coming August 2026!

Beginning fall semester 2026, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's College of Arts and Sciences will introduceÌýBachelor of Science (BS)Ìýdegree options across many majors in the Division of Natural Sciences, offering students new ways to shape their academic experiences and pursue scientific knowledge.

Majors with a BS include:

  • Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
  • Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Geography
  • Integrative Physiology
  • Mathematics
  • Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physics
  • Statistics and Data Science

The addition of BS degrees responds to feedback from alumni, faculty and industry partners who value the opportunity for students to tailor their studies more precisely to their goals. Our BA and BS degrees give students more ways to shape their studies, be it diving deeper into research and technical coursework or exploring fields beyond the natural sciences.

This change underscores ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s commitment to meeting students where their curiosity leads and ensuring their degrees align with evolving professional and academic landscapes. Visit ourÌýFAQ pageÌýfor details as they’re released and read theÌýColorado Arts and Sciences Magazine article for more background.

For General Questions

Bachelor of Science FAQs

To see how coursework applies to a BS in a Degree Audit:

  1. In Buff Portal, search "degree audit"
  2. On the degree audit page, click on "Select a different program"
  3. College = AS
  4. Degree = BS
  5. Program = pick the major you are interested in
  6. Catalog Year = Fall 2026
  7. Click "Run Different Program"

Learn more about the new Bachelor of Science degrees in Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine.

Read the Article