The applied biological sciences concentration provides students with an opportunity to prepare for applied professional studies in many health fields such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary or other related fields. This concentration is also well suited for those who have a non-specific interest in biology or plan on continuing to graduate school in the biological sciences. Students interact with faculty in classrooms, use state-of-the-art labs and, when appropriate, attend outdoor settings that may include the Sonoran Desert, surrounding ecosystems and the landscape of the greater Phoenix area. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

Graduates can pursue entry-level careers in wildlife and restoration ecology, urban horticulture and secondary education. The general program in applied biological sciences prepares graduates to succeed in graduate and professional schools in disciplines such as: animal health animal scientists dentistry ecology environmental biotechnology horticulture medicine physical therapy veterinary medicine wildlife biology 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. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Architectural and Engineering Managers Green OccupationGreen 6.16% $122,190 Biochemical Engineers Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Biochemists and Biophysicists Bright Outlook 37.42% $79,230 Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.16% $122,190 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,110 Biological Scientists, All Other 18.76% $70,790 Biomedical Engineers Bright Outlook 72.02% $84,670 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 15.7% not available Education Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $59,380 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Epidemiologists 15.13% $64,220 Life Scientists, All Other 16.33% $64,370 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Bright Outlook 40.36% $76,130 Microbiologists 12.18% $65,230 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 15.34% $53,130 Molecular and Cellular Biologists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Natural Sciences Managers Green Occupation 15.45% $114,770 Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists Bright Outlook 14.44% $90,010 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Transportation Planners Green Occupation Bright Outlook 22.44% $75,160 Water Resource Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770