Biochemistry (BA)

Biochemistry (BA)

Turn your passion for biology and chemistry into a rewarding career with Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry online. You’ll explore how chemical processes impact living organisms while gaining the foundational skills needed for professional programs. As a graduate, you can pursue medical, dental and pharmacy school, or careers in education, health and other STEM-related fields. With a well-rounded curriculum that combines science and liberal arts, you’ll develop the knowledge and competencies to excel in diverse professional pathways.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 39
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus

BCH 461: General Biochemistry

BCH 462: General Biochemistry

BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II

CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry

MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA)

PHY 101: Introduction to Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

The jobs biochemistry majors are prepared for

Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers in science and health. Whether you’re pursuing teaching, planning to attend medical, dental or pharmacy school, or already working in healthcare or laboratory research, this degree sets the foundation for career advancement. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Chemical Technicians

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $57,790

Dentists, General

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $172,790

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Growth: -1.6%
Salary: $64,580

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $236,350

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Growth: 8.7%
Salary: $100,590

Pharmacists

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $137,480

Physician Assistants

Growth: 20.4%
Salary: $133,260

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Growth: 5.8%
Salary: $103,650

Technical Writers

Growth: 0.9%
Salary: $91,670

Veterinarians

Growth: 9.6%
Salary: $125,510