<p>Can somebody explain this major to me? Yes, I read about it on college websites, but I'm still a little lost. What are the advantages of that major, as opposed to, let's say, biology or physics?
Is anybody currently taking it? I'd really love to hear about your experience!</p>
<p>Isn't that term just a general or overall description for the Biological Sciences (Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology, etc.)? Natural Sciences = Life Sciences?</p>
<p>A major in Natural Sciences can cover biology, chemistry, geology, and physics, as well as specialized subjects like neuroscience. The major is usually interdisciplinary, allowing you to study pretty much any aspect of science you want to. For example, say you want to study oceanography. Normally courses in oceanography are divided among departments of geology (geological oceanography), physics or meteorology (physical oceanography), chemistry (chemical oceanography), and biology (biological oceanography). With a major in Natural Sciences, you could study all aspects of the oceans at once.</p>