Biochemistry (BS)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in biochemistry equips you with the critical thinking and research skills to explore the molecular foundations of life. In this program, you’ll learn to analyze the properties of matter and apply that knowledge to understand how biological systems function at the molecular level. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for various careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries.
Online biochemistry degree courses
The coursework in this program provides you with an advanced understanding of biochemistry and practical experience through in-person labs. In your courses, you’ll cover topics such as general chemistry and physics, as well as high-level electives aligned with your goals.
CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)
BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus
BCH 461: General Biochemistry
BCH 462: General Biochemistry
BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry
BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)
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
What you can do with a biochemistry degree
Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified for many professional careers in pre-health, pharmaceuticals, laboratory research and more. Within each of these fields, you can pursue positions within clinics, labs or education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Dentists, General
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $155,040
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Growth: 1.0%
Salary: $62,360
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $214,460
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Growth: 4.9%
Salary: $57,380
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Growth: 9.8%
Salary: $99,930
Optometrists
Growth: 8.8%
Salary: $125,590
Pharmacists
Growth: 2.6%
Salary: $132,750
Physician Assistants
Growth: 26.5%
Salary: $126,010
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $103,810
Veterinarians
Growth: 19.7%
Salary: $103,260