The number of science credits required to graduate varies depending on the education level and location: High School Graduation Requirements:
- In New York City, students must earn 6 credits in science, including 2 credits in any life science and 2 credits in any physical science
- Many U.S. high schools typically require 3 to 4 science credits, including courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science
- Rhode Island requires students entering 9th grade in 2024-25 and beyond to complete 3 science credits, with at least 2 credits in lab science aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
- Arizona requires 3 lab science credits from subjects like Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics for graduation
- Missouri's Acellus Academy requires at least 1 credit in science as part of a total of 24 high school credits
- Ohio requires science units to include physical sciences, life sciences, and advanced study in sciences like chemistry or physics, but the total number of science credits is typically around 3 units
College Graduation Requirements:
- For a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia, students must complete a minimum of 72 science credits out of a total of 120 credits required for graduation
- Generally, a bachelor's degree requires about 120 total credits, but the number of science credits depends on the major and program
In summary, for high school, science credit requirements usually range from 3 to 6 credits depending on the state or district. For a college Bachelor of Science degree, the requirement is much higher, often around 72 science credits within a 120-credit program.
