BS Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in biomedical sciences provides you with a strong foundation in the biological sciences with a focus on human health and disease. You study physiology, genetics, developmental biology, cell biology and neurobiology to understand the biological complexities of medical science. The curriculum supports preparation for the MCAT and other professional school entrance requirements.

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 117 College Algebra 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 Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Dentist Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $170,950 Learn more Epidemiologist Growth: 18.7% Median Salary: $87,220 Learn more Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD) Growth: 3.3% Median Salary: $244,180 Learn more Laboratory Technologist Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $62,930 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Molecular Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Pharmacist Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $140,910 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 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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