BS Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in medicinal biochemistry, you explore how chemistry and biology come together to create life-saving medicines. You learn how molecules work inside cells and how scientists design drugs that fight disease. Through engaging lectures and hands-on lab work, you build a strong foundation in chemistry, biology and medicinal science.

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

What you will study

Sample courses CHM 117 General Chemistry for Majors I CHM 118 General Chemistry for Majors II BCH 240 Quantitative Reasoning in Biochemistry CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II 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 Dentist Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $170,950 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Medical Doctor (MD) Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $256,560 Learn more Medical Lab Technician Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $62,930 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Optometrists Growth: 9.5% Median Salary: $136,570 Learn more Pharmacist Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $140,910 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 Learn more Scientist/Biochemist Growth: 12.3% Median Salary: $127,410 Learn more Veterinarian (Vet) Growth: 9.4% Median Salary: $130,100 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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