BS Biotechnology and Bioenterprise at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in biotechnology and bioenterprise provides you with hands-on experience in biotechnology research, combining knowledge and skills from multiple fields. You acquire the associated business and entrepreneurship skills needed to develop and market biotechnological innovations and address challenges in the biotechnology and health sciences communities in Arizona, the nation and beyond.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Mathematical and Natural 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 353 Cell Biology BIO 354 Cell Biology Laboratory LSC 347 Fundamentals of Genetics LSC 348 Fundamentals of Genetics Laboratory 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 Scientist (General) Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Data Management Specialist Growth: 9.4% Median Salary: $139,500 Learn more Health Sciences Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Mathematical Science Assistant Growth: 7.1% Median Salary: $81,490 Learn more Medical and Health Services Manager Growth: 24.2% Median Salary: $123,860 Learn more Microbiologist Growth: 6.2% Median Salary: $87,990 Learn more Molecular Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 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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