BS Applied Biological Sciences (Preveterinary Medicine) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in applied biological sciences with a concentration in preveterinary medicine, you prepare to pursue an advanced degree in veterinary medicine. The program emphasizes a solid grounding in biology, chemistry, physics, animal science and mathematics while offering specialized courses in veterinary medicine and opportunities for internships in the field. In this concentration, you explore animal behavior, anatomy and nutrition while building a foundation for veterinary study.

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 390 Professional Identity and Career Foundation ABS 490 Applied Biological Sciences Seminar BIO 181 General Biology I BIO 182 General Biology II BIO 340 General Genetics ABS 100 Discovering the Professions 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 Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Growth: 9.4% Median Salary: $47,380 Learn more Dog Trainer Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $39,990 Learn more Fish and Wildlife Biologist Growth: 3.6% Median Salary: $76,780 Learn more Laboratory Technologist Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $62,930 Learn more Veterinarian (Vet) Growth: 9.4% Median Salary: $130,100 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

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

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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