Biological Sciences, Minor
The minor program in biological sciences offers students a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to their interests.
Students explore the study of all living things and examine the basic organization of life, how organisms evolve, the role of organisms in the natural environment, how hereditary information is transferred, and the development of biotechnology.
A new approach to teaching biology
As a biology student at Arizona State University, you are part of a new movement to reinvent science learning, designed to prioritize your needs and empower you to not only succeed but be transformed into a future leader and problem solver.
ASU’s adaptive and flexible teaching model levels the playing field for all learners, allowing anyone to understand complex concepts and gain the confidence to take on scientific challenges in a growing field.
Here, you will apply biological models through immersive exploration and hands-on discovery. Explore a 24,000-square-foot Natural History Collection, the only insectary of its kind in Arizona and several research opportunities for online students, which set our programs apart from other institutions across the globe. Together, we’ll learn how to visualize and build a better world.
Program Requirements
Enrollment Requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in biological sciences (all concentrations); BS in microbiology (all concentrations); BS in molecular biosciences and biotechnology; BS in medical studies; BS in neuroscience; BS in nutrition; BS in public health; BS in applied biological sciences (pre-dental), BS in applied biological sciences (preveterinary medicine); BS in data science; BS in biomedical informatics
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career Outlook
A minor in biological sciences enables students to develop additional competencies that complement the knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Graduates are prepared with critical thinking and valuable problem-solving skills, and the introduction to the processes of research and scientific discovery they have received in the program helps them as they pursue a variety of positions, such as biologist, biological technician, medical and clinical laboratory technologist, zoologist, geneticist and educator.
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.
Bioinformatics Scientists
- Growth: 1.2%
- Median Salary*: 93330
Biological Technicians
- Growth: 3.5%
- Median Salary*: 52000
Biologists
- Growth: 1.2%
- Median Salary*: 93330
Environmental Restoration Planners
- Growth: 4.4%
- Median Salary*: 80060
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 2.9%
- Median Salary*: 87710
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Growth: 1.6%
- Median Salary*: 72860
Geneticists
- Growth: 1.2%
- Median Salary*: 93330
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Growth: 1.7%
- Median Salary*: 61890
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Growth: 1.2%
- Median Salary*: 93330
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information.
Program Contact Information
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