STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree is offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the university’s largest and most diverse college. Academic college: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This specialized Bachelor of Science program in Biochemistry with a focus on Medicinal Chemistry provides a strong foundation in the chemical and biological principles relevant to drug discovery and development, preparing graduates for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, research, and related fields. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students.

Career options in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, drug development research, clinical research organizations, regulatory affairs, and potentially further study in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields. The STEM designation can enhance opportunities for employment in the US after graduation.

Arizona State University, Tempe Campus, is 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 Tempe campus is ASU's historic and largest, offering a wide range of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a vibrant, energetic city-like atmosphere. The program is within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.