Bachelor of Science [B.S] Building Science
- BSc in Building Science at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Students in the Building Construction Program learn the basic principles of science, architecture, engineering, business, and construction.
- The four-year curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
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This degree is very hands-on, and students may be able to complete projects in furniture design, structural element building and environmentally friendly system upgrades. Some schools require students to take summer courses in field surveying in addition to taking four classes per semester.
In some cases, schools put students into pre-professional tracks until they satisfactorily complete three semesters of coursework. Students are generally not required to meet any additional stipulations, other than being high school graduates. Undergraduate programs teach students about safety protocol, steel, concrete, building equipment and the basics of how to run a business. Programs can cover subjects such as:
- Building materials
- Construction technology
- Economics
- Physics
- Project controls
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Other fees | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 |
| Total Fees | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1370 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.60 overall GPA.
- Students must also complete an application for the professional program through the CADC Office of Student Services.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
- Students must complete all Pre-Building Science coursework shown in the first two years of the BSCI curriculum model and must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).