Biological Sciences – Biomedical Sciences (BS)
Prepare for a career in biomedical research, medicine and more with Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with a concentration in biomedical sciences. Throughout this program, you’ll explore a revolutionary approach to learning biology packed with immersive experiences and innovative technologies.
Biology and biomedical sciences courses
This concentration focuses on chemistry, biochemistry, math and physics coursework. Advanced coursework covers genetics, cell biology, neurobiology and other aspects of human biology.
If you want to continue to a master’s degree or PhD, this program can prepare you for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT®). This program's curriculum also aligns with recommendations from the American Medical Colleges and the Howard Hughes Medical Committee.
BIO 353: Cell Biology
BIO 360: Animal Physiology
BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)
BIO 416: Biomedical Research Ethics (L)
BIO 351: Developmental Biology
BIO 440: Functional Genomics
BIO 462: Endocrine Physiology
BIO 467: Neurobiology
BIO 420: Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations
BCH 361: Advanced Principles of Biochemistry
BCH 367: Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory
BIO 340: General Genetics
BIO 345: Evolution
The jobs a biomedical sciences degree sets you on the path to
You'll graduate well prepared to enter a variety of career paths where you can apply basic principles of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics and statistics to maintain and promote human health.
You’ll also have met the majority of prerequisite requirements and mastered many of the competencies valued by graduate programs in medical, dental and optometry fields or programs that prepare you to be a physician assistant or physical therapist.
Potential career paths for biomedical science majors include, but aren’t limited to:
Clinical Research Coordinators
Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $144,440
Dentists, General
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $155,040
Epidemiologists
Growth: 26.7%
Salary: $78,520
Family Medicine Physicians
Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $211,300
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Growth: 4.9%
Salary: $57,380
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Growth: 9.8%
Salary: $99,930
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $87,300
Pharmacists
Growth: 2.6%
Salary: $132,750
Physician Assistants
Growth: 26.5%
Salary: $126,010