> I had a BA because every first degree at my alma mater > BA. I guarantee you it's at least the equal of any > science course anywhere in the world. I as

> I had a BA because every first degree at my alma mater > BA. I guarantee you it's at least the equal of any > science course anywhere in the world. I assume it's a bit different for European universities. In general, the BA/BSc distinction tends to be a meaningful one in the US. > (They give you an MA for free later, but that's a weird > historical accident; I have a proper Masters' and a PhD > as well.) Weird? Try cool. They're seriously considering abolishing that particular quirk, though.