BS Biological Sciences (Biology and Society) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in biology and society examines the relationship between biology and its broader social, philosophical, ethical, historical and policy contexts. You investigate how biological knowledge is created, interpreted and applied in society, and how these processes influence scientific priorities and decision-making.

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

What you will study

Sample courses BIO 181 General Biology I BIO 182 General Biology II BIO 340 General Genetics BIO 345 Evolution MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences CHM 113 General Chemistry I 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 Bioinformatics Scientist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Biological Sciences Professor Growth: 7.3% Median Salary: $84,620 Learn more Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Environmental Protection Specialist Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Medical and Health Services Manager Growth: 24.2% Median Salary: $123,860 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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