The Applied Life Science (ALS) program implements the College of Arts and Sciences portion of the Bioscience and Biotechnology undergraduate curricula. The central mission of the ALS program is to develop a liberal arts perspective on biotechnology in which history, theory, criticism, and practice merge to produce a cadre of technically literate graduates who are prepared for a range of post-Lehigh careers, including graduate and professional school, communication, policy, and business. The educational goals include the development of critical thinking and effective communication skills, the mastery of a body of biotechnology knowledge and skills, and integration of multidisciplinary approaches to analyzing biotechnology issues.
BA in Applied Life Science
The BA in Applied Life Science is intended to provide a technical concentration in a liberal arts context. It is well-suited for students who are interested in, for example, health professions, medical device or pharmaceutical marketing or manufacturing management, public health, law (particularly intellectual property), policy, journalism, economics, or ethics. The program provides sufficient flexibility for the student to explore a range of interests and to pursue a double major or a minor. With careful planning, the student can prepare for graduate school but is advised to seek guidance early to ensure appropriate preparation.
BS in Applied Life Science
The BS in Applied Life Science is intended to provide an education similar to that of the BA, but it substitutes stronger collateral preparation and greater focus in the major requirements for the flexibility of the BA. Even so, there is still scope for a student to complete a minor, participate in a faculty research poster, or prepare for graduate study in a different field (e.g., economics, journalism).
Detailed information can be found here, or please contact Professor Neal Simon at ngs0@lehigh.edu.