{"id":14176,"date":"2024-05-28T16:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T20:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14176&#038;preview_id=14176"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:27:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:27:53","slug":"science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science\/","title":{"rendered":"Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14176_fdfed4-1a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14176_b64900-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14176_b64900-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Is your favorite question &#8220;why&#8221;? Are you curious about the natural and physical world around you and discovering how things work? Do you want to use what you learn about science to make meaningful changes in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the A.S. in Science at Virginia Western prepares you for your educational journey. The A.S. in Science is the first step toward achieving rewarding careers in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Learn how these subjects are used by biochemists, pharmacists, environmental scientists, medical professionals, paleontologists, engineers, agriculturalists and even volcanologists. Students successfully completing this degree may transfer to four-year colleges throughout Virginia and beyond. Our highly-qualified science faculty bring their extensive academic and industry experience to the classroom to guide you in your studies. Begin your exciting journey today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an Associate of Science Degree that is intended for transfer. Potential careers listed are for applicants who have successfully transferred and completed a Bachelor&#8217;s or Graduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3459&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/goKiX8gLNj4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#cfd1d7;text-transform:uppercase\">Choose Your Stem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science-agriculture\/\">Science: Agriculture Major<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/biotechnology\/\">Science: Biotechnology Major<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/health-sciences\/\">Science: Health Sciences Major<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/environmental-studies\/\">Science: Integrated Environmental Studies Major<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/mathematics\/\">Science: Mathematics Major<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/biotechnology-csc\/\">Biotechnology<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">InVEST in STEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in teaching biology, chemistry, math, or physics? Funding may be available for you to earn a bachelor&#8217;s degree at Longwood University nearly debt free!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/invest-in-stem\/\">Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you graduate from Virginia Western with an AA or AS degree and a minimum grade point average, you may obtain guaranteed admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth&#8217;s colleges and universities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfervirginia.org\/partners\">Click here for a list of Virginia Transfer Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Virginia Western has entered into the following agreements specific to the Science program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\">Transfer Agreements<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Radford University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pathway_VWCC_Radford_Chemistry-AdvancedBiochemistryConcentration.pdf\">Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Chemistry &#8211; Advanced Biochemistry Concentration<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radford University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pathway_VWCC_Radford_Chemistry-AdvancedProfessionalChemist.pdf\">Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Chemistry &#8211; Advanced Professional Chemist Concentration<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radford University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pathway_VWCC_Radford_Chemistry-ForensicsConcentration.pdf\">Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Chemistry &#8211; Forensics Concentration<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radford University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pathway_VWCC_Radford_Chemistry-BiochemistryConcentration.pdf\">Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Chemistry &#8211; Life Sciences &amp; Pre-Health Concentration<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radford University:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Pathway_VWCC_Radford_Chemistry-ProfessionalChemistConcentration.pdf\">Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Chemistry &#8211; Professional Chemist Concentration<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h1, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h2, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h3, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h4, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h5, .kadence-column14176_17359d-45 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column14176_17359d-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14176_17359d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14176_17359d-45 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">62<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heather Butler<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Professor, Biology<\/em><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:hbutler@virginiawestern.edu\">hbutler@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-6815<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP317<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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