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 Science program in Biology (Pharmacology/Toxicology) focuses on the study of drugs and toxins, their effects on biological systems, and their mechanisms of action. It prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research laboratories, regulatory agencies, forensic science, and related fields. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students.

Career options in pharmaceutical companies (drug development, research), biotechnology firms, toxicology laboratories, government regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, EPA), forensic science laboratories, research institutions, and potentially further studies in pharmacology, toxicology, or related biomedical fields. The STEM designation can enhance opportunities for employment in the US after graduation.

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.