STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree 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 Bachelor of Science program in Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology) focuses on the fundamental processes of heredity, cellular function, and organismal development, preparing graduates for careers in genetic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, developmental biology, and potentially further studies in these specialized areas or related health professions. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students.

Career options in genetic research laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, academic research institutions focused on cell and developmental biology, and potentially as a strong foundation for graduate studies in genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, or related biomedical 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, the university's largest and most diverse college.