BAS Applied Science (Animal Biology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in animal biology provides a direct pathway from an Associate of Applied Science degree to a BAS degree that prepares you for careers in management and scientific and medical fields relevant to animals. You learn the underlying principles of animal health --- grounded in knowledge of cells, biological systems and behavior --- to solve problems in animal health and care.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ABS 302 Ethical and Policy Issues in Biology ABS 350 Applied Statistics ABS 370 Ecology BIO 340 General Genetics ABS 312 Structure and Function ABS 355 Ecology and Adaptations of Vertebrates What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Biological Sciences Professor Growth: 7.3% Median Salary: $84,620 Learn more Farm Manager Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Fish and Wildlife Biologist Growth: 3.6% Median Salary: $76,780 Learn more Healthcare Professor Growth: 17.9% Median Salary: $107,310 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Zoologist Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $68,940 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students. Change of major requirements Only students who have completed an AAS degree are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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