Students take courses in areas ranging from basic chemistry, through the properties and function of biomolecules and the mechanisms of cellular function to living organisms. With a concentration in medicinal chemistry, students learn how to apply chemical and biochemical thinking to the design and function of medicines. Many students who intend to apply to medical…

The life sciences involve the study of the basic organization and processes of life (microbes, plants and animals) at scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and in time from picoseconds to millennia. This includes investigations into how hereditary information is transferred and organisms evolve, the interplay of organisms and their environments, and how these factors…

The Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in biology and society focuses on training biology students to understand the social context of their science and to ask how and why a biological problem has been and should be studied. Students explore the ways in which policy decisions shape and are shaped…

The biomedical sciences concentration serves students in the Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences who wish to pursue careers in medicine, other health professions or biomedical research in academic, clinical or industry settings. The curriculum aligns with the broad scientific competencies recommended for premedical students in a report of the American Medical Colleges and…

Ecology is the study of the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the physical environment. Conservation biology is an applied science based on ecological principles that focuses on conserving biological diversity and on restoring degraded ecosystems. Arizona State University is committed to a more sustainable world…

The Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in genetics, cell and developmental biology integrates the study of three exciting, closely related areas of life science research. Genetics examines the blueprints of life, such as DNA sequence and gene expression, while cell biology studies the machinery of life enclosed within the boundaries…

In the Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in neurobiology, physiology and behavior, students discover how animals — including humans — function, think and behave. Students investigate molecular and cellular processes and the function of organismal systems, including neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive. They explore ecological and evolutionary influences…

The Bachelor of Science program in biophysics uses the methods and theories of physics to study biological systems. This includes gaining a working understanding of principles that govern all scales of biological organization, from molecular processes of life to organisms and ecosystems. Students are exposed to novel learning methods and laboratory experiences, with additional opportunities…

Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in chemistry take a wide range of courses that prepare them to take on important problems using atomic and molecular level thinking in areas as diverse as energy and sustainability, new materials, medicine and health, nanoscience, environmental science, forensics, cosmetics and food chemistry, patent law, sales and marketing….

The Bachelor of Science program in communication focuses on how message processes create, maintain and transform identities, relationships, workplaces and communities. This degree program provides a liberal arts grounding and a social science focus. Such courses and activities allow students to explore many fascinating questions, such as: In what ways can messages convince people to…