The life sciences delve into the basic organization and processes of life (microbes, plants and animals) at scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and in time from picoseconds to millennia. This includes investigations into how hereditary information is transferred and how organisms evolve, the interplay of organisms and their environments, and how these factors interact in health and disease. Students interested in a degree in life sciences can opt for a BS in biological sciences or choose one of four concentrations with biological sciences: animal physiology and behavior biology and society conservation biology and ecology genetics, cell and developmental biology Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 251 - Calculus for Life Sciences. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

The biological sciences major with no concentration is designed for students who are committed to studying and training in multiple disciplines in biology and students who want to get more exposure to the life sciences before deciding whether they want to concentrate as an undergraduate. Therefore, students in this major take core courses from several of our concentrations. Students in this major have more flexibility to customize their program of study so they can focus on their own area of interest that may not have a concentration, such as plant biology or genomics. The biological science major provides an excellent foundation for graduate study as well as preparation for professional schools in: dentistry medicine pharmacy veterinary medicine Graduates may also enter positions in: certain technical fields education government industry Students exploring becoming a high school teacher can find more information about the concurrent degree program at: http://catalog.asu.edu/concurrent_dual. 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 Biochemists and Biophysicists Bright OutlookBright Outlook 37.42% $79,230 Bioinformatics Scientists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,110 Biological Scientists, All Other 18.76% $70,790 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Community Health Workers not available Foresters 12.13% $55,190 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $80,330 Life Scientists, All Other 16.33% $64,370 Medical and Health Services Managers Bright Outlook 16.01% $86,400 Microbiologists 12.18% $65,230 Molecular and Cellular Biologists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Natural Sciences Managers Green OccupationGreen 15.45% $114,770 Park Naturalists 11.92% $59,530 Range Managers 11.92% $59,530 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Soil and Water Conservationists Green Occupation 11.92% $59,530 Water Resource Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770