The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science consists of 120 semester credit hours and the following requirements.

Degree Requirements

All candidates for the Bachelor of Science must meet the following:

1. Fulfill all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree, as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements  section of this catalog.
2. Complete Core Curriculum Requirements (for students entering college in Fall 1999 or later).
   • Note: Students transferring from a Texas public community college or university with core complete certification will have satisfied TAMUV’s core requirements.
3. Meet Bachelor of Science degree requirements, which include:
   • Lower Division:
     • 3 semester hours of speech.
     • Computer Literacy/Proficiency (see note below).
   • Natural Sciences:
     • 11 semester hours in natural sciences, including at least 2 semester hours of laboratory courses (physics recommended).
     • To fulfill the natural science course requirement, students must complete at least 6 semester hours in natural science coursework.
     • Acceptable disciplines: Biology, Biophysical Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics.
4. Complete all required courses for the degree plan (outlined below).

Note: The computer literacy/proficiency requirement may be satisfied within the core curriculum. However, students-regardless of core completion status-must still complete 3 semester hours each in speech and computer literacy/proficiency.