BAS Applied Science (Biotechnology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in biotechnology is designed for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution and are looking to expand their scientific and professional skills for career advancement in biotechnology and related fields. This program builds on your prior technical training through upper-division coursework and laboratory experiences in genetics, cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses IAS 300 Career Strategies and Personal Resilience BIO 182 General Biology II BIO 353 Cell Biology BIO 354 Cell Biology Laboratory LSC 347 Fundamentals of Genetics LSC 348 Fundamentals of Genetics Laboratory 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 Scientist (General) Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Biological Technician Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $57,510 Learn more Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Chemical Technician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $60,390 Learn more Geneticist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Life Scientist Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $93,750 Learn more Microbiologist Growth: 6.2% Median Salary: $87,990 Learn more Molecular Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 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. Transfer admission requirements: This BAS program allows students who have an applicable AAS degree from an accredited institution to transfer 60 credit hours toward a BAS degree at ASU. Following transfer to ASU, students pursuing this degree may have more than 60 credit hours to complete in order to obtain their BAS. Students who have earned an AAS degree from an accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward the BAS degree. Students should work with their academic advisor to ensure their courses meet degree requirements. Change of major requirements A current ASU student must hold an AAS degree to change their major to this program. 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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