As one of the fastest growing fields at ASU, the Biotechnology and Bioenterprise degree will prepare students in biotechnology innovations and thrive in the health sciences communities. Students are able to tailor curriculum to focus on biotechnology, bioenterpreneurship and biostatistics.
In one of the fastest growing fields at ASU, biotechnology and bioenterprise, you gain the skills needed to develop biotechnology innovations and thrive in the health sciences communities nationwide. You can tailor your educational curriculum to focus on any particular area of interest in biotechnology, bioenterpreneurship and biostatistics.
The BS program in biotechnology and bioenterprise provides students with essential transdisciplinary and practical experience in biotechnology research. Students acquire the associated business and entrepreneurship skills needed to develop and market biotechnological innovations and solutions to problems facing the biotechnology and health sciences communities in Arizona, the nation and beyond.
The program emphasizes coursework in the biological, biomolecular and biotechnological sciences, which are key components that underpin biotechnology. Students may tailor the degree to their specific interests and aspirations through focus areas in biotechnology, bioenterpreneurship and biostatistics. The program is unique due to its focus on blending biotechnology and entrepreneurship.
At A Glance
Biotechnology and Bioenterprise, BS
- Offered by: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
- Location: West
- Math Intensity: Substantial
Required Courses
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Application requirements
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of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
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Career outlook
Graduates of this program are prepared for such careers as:
- bioentrepreneur
- cell biologist
- clinical trials manager
- educator
- laboratory researcher
- microbiologist
- patent agent
- portfolio manager
- project manager
- regulatory affairs manager
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 8% | $76,690 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 8% | $76,690 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 9.9% | $118,970 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 9.3% | $88,510 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $118,970 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 11% | |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 20.5% | $98,350 |
| Microbiologists | 8.2% | $69,960 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 8% | $76,690 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 11.5% | $91,190 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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