Overview

Biotechnology is an exciting, rapidly growing field with major applications in agriculture (green biotechnology, leading to improved crops or production of vaccines in plants), health care (red biotechnology, leading to better therapeutics, diagnostics and personalized medicine) and industry (white biotechnology, leading to sustainable production of energy, enzymes and chemicals).

This Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology BSc program offered at Arizona State University focuses on the interface between molecular biology and biotechnology. The interface drives major advancements in knowledge and applied research and development, such as the development of next-generation biomedical products or biofuels. Hands-on research and the capstone course with both science and business or entrepreneurial components round out this exciting program.

Career Opportunities

The molecular biosciences and biotechnology degree program provides an excellent background and training for a growing number of careers that incorporate this innovative area of the molecular life sciences. Independent research and courses with classroom plus lab components result in a solid base of knowledge and practical expertise in biotechnology and the molecular biosciences, providing many options for further education or for entering the workforce.
Many molecular biosciences and biotechnology graduates enter graduate programs in a molecular biosciences and biotechnology-related area. A number also enroll in medical school, other health-related professional programs or in other advanced programs. Graduates also have the knowledge and technical skills to enter the biotechnology workforce in an area matching their expertise and interest.
The molecular biosciences and biotechnology program has a faculty mentoring program which provides students with the opportunity to speak with faculty regarding career choices, selection and timeline of major courses and of independent research projects, and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Cell Biotechnology: Cell Culture, Immunocytochemistry and Bioimaging
Statistical Models for Biology
Computing for Research
Biotechnology Viruses as Tools
Applied Genetics
Functional Genomics

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

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International: Application priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Biotechnology Biodiversity & Conservation Molecular Sciences View 267 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences in United States

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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

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Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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