Health and Biosciences Degrees at the University of Arizona
Build a major around your interests in engineering, technology and microbiology. Through hands-on learning and cutting-edge research, you will develop the expertise needed to advance biotechnological applications and solve complex biological challenges.
Health and biosciences degrees at the University of Arizona
Applied Biotechnology (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology teaches you how to use chemical and biological processes to address the world’s most pressing challenges in food production, health and sustainability. You'll choose courses in microbiology, plant biology, food science and nutrition.
Biosystems Engineering (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering combines hands-on engineering and life sciences to solve sustainability challenges. From engineering innovative irrigation systems to renewable resources, to greenhouse optimization, you'll lead industries into a cleaner future.
Microbiology (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Microbiology prepares you to protect our planet from microbial threats and discover new ways to prevent and treat disease. By studying bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, you’ll explore how small things can make a big impact in clinical and industrial settings.
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Health and biosciences degree courses
Coursework combines a strong foundation in general education with degree-specific classes designed to prepare you for real careers in research, biotechnology and health-driven science industries.
While you'll take general education courses to build critical thinking, communication and science literacy skills that employers value across every field, you'll also take degree-specific courses in nutrition that cover topics like microbiology and infectious disease, bioethics, biosystems engineering, and food toxicology.
Our comprehensive degree plan prepares you to graduate with the technical knowledge and practical skills employers are seeking in today's job market.
BE205
Engineering Analytics and Problem-Solving using Python
Uses computer-based programming tools like Excel and Python to solve engineering problems through data analysis and coding.
BE350
Advanced Hydroponic Crop Production
Studies techniques used to develop and understand hydroponic systems including nutrient formulation and fertigation management.
MIC433
Medical and Molecular Virology
Explores how viral pathogens invade, replicate, and cause disease in humans and animals.
PLS340
Introduction to Biotechnology
Studies the use of biological systems to transform raw materials into useful products such as gene modification and its ethics.
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Careers in health and biosciences
These majors will give you the tools you need to succeed as a microbiologist, data scientist, biomedical engineer and more in a range of industries from healthcare to agriculture systems design and manufacturing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics1, 2024 median pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is $106,950 per year.
Although your career possibilities are limitless you could have a career as a..
Clinical Microbiologist • Infectious Disease Researcher • Biomedical Engineer • Agriculture and Food Scientist • Medical Device Designer • Biotech Research Associate • Genetic Technologist • Agriculture Engineer
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (7 July 2026)
Understand your cost of attendance
College is a big investment, but a University of Arizona education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable.
At Arizona, 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.
Estimated cost of tuition for first-year and transfer students:
- Arizona residents: $13,900/yr
- Non-Arizona residents: $42,300/yr
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Discover what it means to be a Wildcat at the University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences.
Our campus is located in the sun-drenched and welcoming community of Tucson, Arizona, your home away from home for the next four years (we hope!) With mountain views from nearly every corner of campus, and 350+ days of sunshine a year: this is where your journey to a career at the intersection of nutrition, health, fitness and medicine begins.
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