This is inaccurate
The quotation that was provided otherwise was that we were permitted to omit them
Not that they werent wanted, or needed
This is freaking Starfleet; Science is always wanted
Their capacity to produce miracles out of their backside is based on their Science capabilities
Megascale lifeforms and negative space wedgies are science issues, not based on your killiness
It's not inaccurate. When they say may omit X but X(science), Y(engineering), and Z(tactical) are your options their preference for Y and Z is clear.
[x] Flight Deck (Mass: 220kt) [Cost 55.5] (Maximum Warp: 8 -> 7.6)