What Can I Do With My Science Degree?

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Career paths in science

The H�� undergraduate experience is about more than just taking classes to earn your degree. As a student in the Faculty of Science, you will come across opportunities to be a part of emerging research projects, gain practical skills and experience for a career in science, communicate science to different audiences, educate the next generation of scientists, and make a difference in society.

Still exploring? Try our Degree Planners

If you’re curious about where a science degree can take you, our Degree Planners are a great place to start. Explore how to make the most of our 17 different majors with advice on gaining hands-on experience, adding a certificate, finding support, and discovering the many career paths your major can lead to.

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Planning for a health-related degree? Start your journey in a Bachelor of Science with Science2Health!

As a Bachelor of Science (BSc) student, you’ll be able to complete admission requirements for several health-related programs while exploring your options and keeping other doors open.

Offering course-planning support and guidance, Science2Health is an advising initiative that aims to help first-year students stay on track for programs like Nursing (Semester 3 Entry), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and more. You can complete admission requirements efficiently while setting yourself up to earn a 90- or 120-credit hour Bachelor of Science.

Incoming first-year students can express their interest in Science2Health by registering for SCIE 1010 in Fall 2026, and SCIE 1020 in Winter 2027. Please note that these are not courses. Participation is not graded and does not appear on your transcript. Registering will have no effect on your course load or schedule. It will add you to the Science2Health Brightspace page and community, and allow us to share information about advising, resources, and events with you.

Questions? Please reach out to the Science2Health team at S2H@dal.ca.

Learn more about some of the programs you can prepare for in a BSc here:

Student stories

Conducting research on Sable Island

Biology student May Engelhardt pitched her research idea and won a trip to visit Sable Island, where she spent the day carrying out research to support conservation efforts

A students stands near a sign on a Sable Island beach

Recent DISP alumni share their experiences

See how the H�� Integrated Science Program (DISP) for first-year students set two recent BSc alumni up for success in their chosen fields

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Proposing new solutions for carbon dioxide removal

A Dal team including three current science students earned top prize at an international pitch competition for carbon dioxide removal solutions in Norway

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