BS in Science Law
The Bachelor of Science in Science Law explores the intersection of science, technology and legal systems. Only available at the University of Arizona, this interdisciplinary degree is designed for students interested in how scientific discovery and innovation shape laws, regulations and public policy.
As scientific and technological advancements accelerate, organizations increasingly need professionals who understand both the science behind emerging issues and the legal frameworks that guide them. In this program, you’ll build a foundation in statistics, biology, chemistry, physics and law while examining topics such as privacy, risk management, intellectual property, environmental impact and healthcare policy.
Coursework draws from the University of Arizona’s College of Science and James E. Rogers College of Law, giving you a unique cross-disciplinary academic experience. Upper-division electives allow you to explore areas of interest, culminating in an interdisciplinary capstone course that connects scientific concepts with legal applications.
Graduates are prepared for science-and-law related careers that do not require a Juris Doctor degree, as well as careers in regulatory and compliance roles, policy development, healthcare administration and environmental policy. Graduates are also prepared for continued study in graduate or professional programs.
Program Outline
You will take undergraduate courses in law as well as introductory courses and labs in biology, chemistry, and physics. Upper division law courses deepen your understanding of the law through subject-specific content. In parallel, you will take upper division science electives in one of six areas of science including:
psychology
earth systems & sustainability,
cell and molecular biology,
biochemistry,
neuroscience, or
cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience.
You will conclude your major with a capstone course SCI/LAW 498: Law and Science — Discovering and Explaining Interdisciplinary Connections.
Learning Outcomes that Help You Get the Job You Want
Basic knowledge of a scientific discipline of your choosing among six science emphases.
Basic knowledge of legal procedure, legal reasoning and a substantive area of law.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and objectively scientific knowledge, legal knowledge and the relationship between an area of law and an area of scientific inquiry.
Ability to collaborate effectively on interdisciplinary problems or projects in science and law.
Flexible Learning Modes to Meet Your Needs
The BS in Science Law is offered in person (on campus) and online. Choose the mode that works best for you!
Learn more by contacting us or visiting Science Law Degree | The University of Arizona.
The BS in Science Law is a collaboration of the James E. Rogers College of Law and the College of Science.