A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) is the given to studies in life sciences, math and physical sciences. The programs of study are centered on quantitative analysis, including statistical data. Other areas of science are given their own Bachelor of Science qualification; examples of these are the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), computer science (BCompSc) and technology (BTech). Engineering falls under the sciences, with degrees in electrical (BSEE) and chemical (BChE) engineering. A focus in math can be taken with the BMath degree program, while architecture graduates will have a BArch degree.
The social sciences, humanities, music and fine arts fall under the umbrella of a Bachelor of Arts degree. This type of program focuses on qualitative research methods, such as literary analysis. A music graduate will have a BMus degree, while visual design degrees with be part of the Bachelor of Design (BDes). BFA stands for Bachelor of Fine Arts, which covers a wide variety of arts disciplines including dance, interior design, photography, painting, graphic design and music,
For those interested in a degree specializing in business there is a Bachelor of Business Administration. This program focuses on developing a student's managerial, communication and business-making skills. Alternatively, the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) focuses on basic business principles like accountancy, law, management and finance.
Some healthcare subjects have their own kind of bachelor's degrees. A BPharm is awarded to graduates in a Bachelor of Pharmacy program. A Bachelor of Psychology is a BAPsy, while a nursing comes under the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN. The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) teaches students about animal healthcare.
There are other kinds of bachelor's degrees, depending on the field. For example, the BEd is a Bachelor of Education; students of theology or religious studies may receive a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and the BTS is a Bachelor of Tourism Studies, which focuses on the study of tourism and its laws.