Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry is a comprehensive program offered by Arizona State University. This degree is designed for students who are passionate about biology and chemistry and wish to pursue a career in these fields. The program provides a well-rounded education, combining science and liberal arts to equip students with the knowledge and competencies needed to excel in diverse professional pathways.

Program Details

• The program consists of 39 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours to complete.
• The curriculum includes courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, analytical biochemistry, and liberal arts, including foreign language studies.
• Students will gain key skills in problem-solving, scientific writing, and experiment documentation, preparing them for a variety of STEM careers.

Career Opportunities

• Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers in science and health, including teaching, medical, dental, or pharmacy school, and careers in healthcare or laboratory research.
• Career examples include chemical technician, dentist, high school teacher, medical doctor, medical scientist, pharmacist, physician assistant, scientist/biochemist, and technical writer.

Faculty and Research

• The program is part of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a faculty that includes renowned professionals in molecular sciences.
• The faculty has an international reputation for interdisciplinary work and scientific publishing, extending beyond traditional boundaries of chemistry and biochemistry.

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 specific courses, including math, English, lab sciences, social sciences, and a second language.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the following: top 25% in their high school graduating class, 3.00 GPA in competency courses, or an ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents).

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Earned Admission

• For students who do not meet the admission requirements, Earned Admission is an alternative pathway to gain general admission to most online programs at ASU.
• Through this pathway, students can demonstrate their ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• The college takes a transdisciplinary approach to education, offering a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
• It inspires students to become socially aware, critical thinkers, and global citizens, with 31,572 students enrolled as of fall 2024 and $161 million in research expenditures in FY23.