STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree offers a small-college experience – with its close personal relationships – on ASU’s beautiful West Valley campus, plus the cutting-edge facilities and faculty of a top-tier research university. Academic college: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. This Bachelor of Arts program in Biology provides a strong foundation in the life sciences, potentially with a broader interdisciplinary approach due to the academic college. It prepares graduates for diverse careers in research, healthcare, environmental science, biotechnology, and related fields, benefiting from the resources of a top-tier research university while enjoying a smaller campus environment. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students.

Career options in research laboratories, hospitals and healthcare organizations, environmental agencies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, science education, and potentially as a foundation for graduate studies in various biological disciplines or professional programs. The STEM designation can enhance opportunities for employment in the US after graduation. The West Valley location may offer connections to local healthcare and bioscience industries.

Arizona State University, West Valley Campus, is part of a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The West Valley campus offers a peaceful and welcoming vibe with beautiful surroundings and focuses on training the next generation of a robust workforce, providing a small-college experience with access to the facilities and faculty of a major research university. The program is within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.