Frequently Asked Questions
What
can I do with a science degree?
How do I prepare for Medical School or medical careers?
I am interested in forensic science. What major should I take?
How do Asbury graduates compare to students from other universities?
Are there opportunities for research?
How well do home-school students do at Asbury?
What can I do with a science degree?
Over half of our students go on to some form of graduate training, including
medical school. However, it is not
necessary to do graduate work; there are actually more jobs available at the BA
level than there are jobs requiring advanced degrees. There is also considerable flexibility in
career paths. Chemistry graduates often
enter careers or graduate programs such as quality assurance, environmental
science, geochemistry and biophysics. A
biology degree can lead to careers such as naturalist, microbiologist or
pharmaceutical sales.
How do I prepare for Medical School or medical careers?
Medical schools have a prescribed list of science prerequisites including
general and organic chemistry, general biology and a year of physics. While
most students taking these courses choose one of the science majors, many
Asbury students have entered medical school with majors such as psychology or
history.
Professional programs such as dentistry and physical therapy do not have
consistent admissions requirements. It is important to check the requirements
of your preferred school. You may also want to talk to Asbury's medical
professions advisor, Dr. Branan .
Most schools prefer students who are broadly educated. Asbury's liberal arts training is an
excellent choice. Over the past 10
years, more than 80% of Asburians who apply have been accepted by one or more
medical programs.
How do Asbury graduates compare to students from other
universities?
Other schools may have larger departments and bigger budgets, but you can not
get a better training. Over the past five years, 100% of Asbury graduates who
applied to graduate schools have been accepted.
Many of our students have done their senior research with professors at the
University of Kentucky and other major institutions, and every year we receive
compliments about the quality, knowledge, and work ethic of our students.
I am interested in forensic science. What major should I
take?
In the real world, forensic science is a diverse collection of professions. The
person who specializes in evidence collection does not do DNA analysis or trace
chemical analysis.
Both the chemistry and biochemistry majors at Asbury provide solid training in
analytical chemistry, and students learn how to operate all of the equipment in
our labs. The senior research course, required of all our majors, is often
integrated with summer internship programs from labs across the country and can
be used to develop expertise in a focus area.
Are
there opportunities for research?
All science majors at Asbury do a senior research project. The project combines
literature research, lab research, and writing a formal paper. A number of our
students have presented their papers at the Kentucky Academy of Sciences. Some
students have had their work published in professional journals.
Many students do their research at Asbury. Many others choose to do their research
off-campus, usually during the summer, at labs and facilities across the
country. Students often receive
internships or stipends for summer research.
How
well do home-school students do at Asbury?
In general, home-school graduates do just as well as public school graduates.
Some students are less experienced in the laboratory, but they often show
superior time management and study skills.
Quick Facts
85 percent of full-time faculty hold earned doctorates.
Nearly 100 percent of alumni polled reported in recent surveys that they were satisfied with their educational and spiritual experience and preparation.
Nearly 100 percent of graduates who apply are accepted into graduate school programs in various science fields, dental schools, physician assistant master degree programs, nursing graduate programs or pharmacy doctorate programs.
90 percent of graduates who apply are accepted to physical therapy masters degree programs.
More than 80 percent of graduates who apply are accepted to medical school.
75 percent of graduates who apply are accepted to veterinary school.