Overview

Students take courses in areas ranging from basic chemistry, through the properties and function of biomolecules and the mechanisms of cellular function to living organisms. With a concentration in medicinal chemistry, students learn how to apply chemical and biochemical thinking to the design and function of medicines.

Many students who intend to apply to medical school take biochemistry with a medicinal chemistry emphasis in order to make their applications more competitive, and this degree program is ideal for such students. The Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) BSc program offered at Arizona State University provides excellent preparation for advanced graduate study in biochemistry and for careers in drug design and pharmaceuticals, medicine and health, research, food production, environmental protection and several other technical fields.

Career Opportunities

A solid undergraduate education in biochemistry provides the necessary background for career paths in chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and also for careers in governmental regulation, health care, research and other areas.
Students planning careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine often pursue the medicinal chemistry concentration, with supporting work in biology and chemistry as the route for preprofessional training.
Career examples include but are not limited to those shown in the following list. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Biology

Organic Chemistry

Physics

Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International: Application priority deadline.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States
Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Chemistry Biochemistry View 1742 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.

Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).

Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.

Provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Submit your ACT or SAT scores.

All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Non-resident $13,920

Arizona resident $11,822

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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