You don't need to have a mathematics degree to obtain a degree in a science-related field and the amount of math involved in pursuing a degree can vary significantly. Fields such as biology or environmental science may require less intensive math courses, focusing instead on statistics and data analysis relevant to the discipline.

However, degrees in the natural sciences and engineering may require a substantial amount of math, including courses in calculus and statistics.

The BS and BSc are synonymous. They both stand for “bachelor of science” and they can be used interchangeably. However, the acronym BA stands for “bachelor of arts.”

A bachelor of arts degree is different from a bachelor of science degree because its focus and coursework differ. BAs focus on a broad liberal arts education, and the BS/BSc degrees emphasize specialized study in scientific and technical disciplines. The choice between these pathways depends on what your selected institution offers in a discipline and your career goals, interests, and the specific requirements of a chosen field.

No, you do not need a scientific background to pursue a science degree – "only scientific curiosity," says AMU's Environmental Science Department Chair Sylvia Nemmers.

AMU offers organic chemistry I and II, including an online organic chemistry course with a lab component, which is a unique course not commonly found in online education.

"We worked with our partners to develop a lab kit that our science students could actually use at home," says Danny Welsch, PhD. "We devised a lab kit that we could ship through the mail, that didn't have disposal concerns, but that still met the outcomes of the course."

Students taking our organic chemistry courses acquire the same skill set and knowledge as the students in traditional education settings, but the difference is that AMU students benefit from the added flexibility of learning from the comfort of their own homes.