The Bachelor of Science in Science Literacy is designed as a general introduction to the sciences with a focus on biology as the accompanying minor.
Learn
Start your science education in each of the science areas, then choose your focus for a science minor.
Opportunities
Join the scientifically literate as an informed citizen capable of contributing in a variety of areas that require some background in science: public policy, journalism, law, business, or environmental careers.
This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
214 Pray Harrold,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
EMU admits students on a sliding scale based primarily on a combination of high school grade point average. If you have a high GPA, you may be admitted even if your test score is below our average. If you have a high test score, you may be admitted with a lower-than-average GPA.
The average student coming to EMU directly from high school has a GPA of 3.28
Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:
TOEFL: 61 iBT
IELTS: 6.0
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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