<p>I had a question about the science majors at UCB. On the app is shows that the bio majors like neurobio and general bio are all BA while the only BS's are environmental sciences. Why is this? Am I completely missing something?</p>
<p>It's largely an historical/administrative difference. All majors in the College of Letters & Science and College of Environmental Design yield B.A. degrees, while all majors in the colleges of Chemistry, Engineering, Natural Resources, and the Haas School of Business yield B.S. degrees. </p>
<p>This leads to some strange nomenclature: one may only earn a B.A. in Physics, but can earn a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Policy, even though Physics sounds more "sciencey" than Environmental Economics and Policy.</p>
<p>It is possible to major in Chemistry in either L&S or the College of Chemistry. The L&S major program leads to a B.A., while the Chemistry major program leads to a B.S. The only difference between the two major programs is that the L&S one has fewer technical elective requirements. (Chemistry and L&S have different breadth requirements, too.)</p>
<p>More strangely, it is possible to major in Environmental Sciences in either L&S or Natural Resources. Completing the program in L&S program leads to a B.A., while doing it in Natural Resources leads to a B.S. The two major curricula are identical (same classes, same professors, same everything); the only difference is the college of residency.</p>