Natural Sciences Pathway
The natural sciences pathway is a great option if you know you're interested in biology, chemistry or physics, but you're not yet sure which one you want to pursue.
As a student in the natural sciences pathway, you'll get to participate in research projects with faculty or serve as a teaching assistant in undergraduate laboratories. You'll get the hands-on experience you'll need to discover the sort of science you're interested in. If you choose to continue your studies, you can move into one of our biology, chemistry, or physics bachelor's degree programs.
Degree Type
Campus Availability
Students can start at any of these campuses and transfer to the Gainesville Campus to complete the associate pathway.
What Is a Pathway
Your are the college-level classes that everyone completes in their first and sophomore years of college. These are your foundational English, math, science and liberal arts classes.
When you choose a pathway, you take classes related to that subject in order to complete your core curriculum requirements. This allows you to explore your interests while working toward your goal of getting a degree in a subject you are passionate about and want to have a career in.
Once all of your pathway requirements are completed, you can earn the Associate of Arts or Science in Core Curriculum degree. You can then choose to enter the workforce, or seamlessly continue into a bachelor’s degree program at ǧÃŬAV.
Related Bachelor's Degree Programs
Get the Support You Need to Soar
At ǧÃŬAV, we support you in the classroom and beyond. All of our professors offer weekly office hours in addition to class time in order to answer your questions and provide extra help. We have resources and opportunities available to you on all of our campuses and online that will empower you to make the most of your academic career.
Stick to Your Plan
Pick classes you're interested in with the help of our professional advisors. They'll guide you all the way to graduation.
Learn From Your Peers
Dive deeper into your course material and get help from your peers with our Supplemental Instruction program.
Be Ready for What's Next
ǧÃŬAV hosts many job and career fairs each semester. You'll have access to Career Services as both a ǧÃŬAV student and alumni.