BS Biophysics at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in biophysics, you use the methods and theories of physics to study biological systems. This includes gaining a working understanding of principles that govern all scales of biological organization, from molecular processes of life, to organisms, to ecosystems. You are exposed to novel learning methods and laboratory experiences, with additional opportunities to conduct independent research and work directly with faculty in the field.

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

What you will study

Sample courses PHY 150 Physics I PHY 151 Physics II PHY 201 Mathematical Methods in Physics I PHY 252 Physics III BIO 312 Bioethics BIO 360 Animal Physiology 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 Technician Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $57,510 Learn more Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Inside Sales Representative Growth: 1.2% Median Salary: $104,920 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 Physicist Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $172,250 Learn more Radiologist Growth: 3.4% Median Salary: $420,860 Learn more Scientist/Biochemist Growth: 12.3% Median Salary: $127,410 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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