A student who enters into the field of science studies may pursue many different careers. This discipline investigates varying aspects of science and its relation to society. Employment options include researcher, bioethics fellow, environmental advocate, or medical worker.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests