BS Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in molecular biosciences and biotechnology program explores the molecular foundations of life and their application to modern biotechnology. You study how biological systems can be engineered for advancements in medicine, agriculture and environmental sustainability. The curriculum integrates molecular genetics, microbiology, genetic engineering, biochemistry and biotechnology to prepare you for diverse scientific and professional pathways.

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 MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory MBB 343 Genetic Engineering and Society MBB 347 Molecular Genetics: From Genes to Proteins 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 Bioinformatics Technician Growth: 7.1% Median Salary: $81,490 Learn more Biological Sciences Professor Growth: 7.3% Median Salary: $84,620 Learn more Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Geneticist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Health Sciences Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Hydrogeologist Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Molecular Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Nanosystems Engineer Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $122,930 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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