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2020
- 2021 Catalog Year
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
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Term 1 - A
0 - 8 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
8 |
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- ASU 101 or other First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students
- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
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Term 1 - B
8 - 15 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
- Create a resume & Handshake account with the Career & Professional Development Center to explore research or internship opportunities
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics and science courses
- Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
- Join a student organization
- Students transferring Calculus (MAT 270 or MAT 210) will fulfill MAT 251 requirement
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Term 2 - A
15 - 22 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Term 2 - B
22 - 29 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- If interested in health-related professional programs, research the timeline for admissions preparation and general admission requirements.
- Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
- Students transferring General Statistics (STP 226 or PSY 230) will fulfill STP 231 requirement
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Term 3 - A
29 - 36 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose upper-division General Studies (HU or SB) and The College Science and Society courses.
- It is not recommended to take more than two lab courses in a term.
- Review the Career Guide for ASU Online students to learn about available career planning resources.
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Term 4 - A
42 - 48 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Develop your professional online presence
- Pre-health students should take CHM 233 and CHM 237 instead of CHM 231 and CHM 235. See pre-health website for more information
- If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following term
- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
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Term 4 - B
48 - 54 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- BIO 312 or BIO 416 may be used to satisfy the upper-division Science and Society credit for The College.
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Summer 4 Session 1
54 - 55 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
1 |
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- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 235 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
- Pre-health students will complete CHM 237 and CHM 238 organic chemistry labs instead of CHM 235.
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Term 5 - A
55 - 62 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose upper-division General Studies (HU or SB) and The College Science and Society courses.
- If interested in health-related professional programs, use ASU's Health Professions Advising to prepare for applications.
- Pre-health students should take PHY 111 and PHY 113 instead of PHY 101 in this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
- Meet with your advisor to discuss ways to maximize your remaining time at ASU (i.e. pre-health; 4+1 Masters Programs; study abroad)
- Explore graduate school or full-time career opportunities.
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Term 5 - B
62 - 68 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and PHY 114 instead of Elective this term. See the pre-health website for more information
- Network in your career interest area.
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Term 6 - A
68 - 74 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Biochemistry lab BCH 367 is available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information
- Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and PHY 114 instead of an elective in this term. See pre-health website for more information.
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Summer 6 Session 2
80 - 84 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
4 |
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- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the BCH 367 biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
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Term 7 - A
84 - 90 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Meet with your advisor to verify remaining degree requirements have been met prior to Term 8
- Explore or apply for full-time career opportunities or graduate school
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Term 8 - A
96 - 99 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Term 8 - B
99 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Some upper-division Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research Courses require prerequisites, which may be taken as electives.
- Courses from the Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research groups must include at least one course from each group and at least one lab course.
- Research employment opportunities or graduate school programs
- Gather professional references
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Term 9 - A
105 - 113 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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5 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
8 |
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- Courses from the Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research groups must include at least one course from each group and at least one lab course.
- Some upper-division Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research Courses require prerequisites, which may be taken as electives.
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Term 9 - B
113 - 120 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 8 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or other First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students
- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
Term 1 - B
8 - 15 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
- Create a resume & Handshake account with the Career & Professional Development Center to explore research or internship opportunities
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics and science courses
- Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
- Join a student organization
- Students transferring Calculus (MAT 270 or MAT 210) will fulfill MAT 251 requirement
Term 2 - A
15 - 22 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 2 - B
22 - 29 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- If interested in health-related professional programs, research the timeline for admissions preparation and general admission requirements.
- Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
- Students transferring General Statistics (STP 226 or PSY 230) will fulfill STP 231 requirement
Term 3 - A
29 - 36 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
- Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose upper-division General Studies (HU or SB) and The College Science and Society courses.
- It is not recommended to take more than two lab courses in a term.
- Review the Career Guide for ASU Online students to learn about available career planning resources.
Term 3 - B
36 - 42 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term 4 - A
42 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Develop your professional online presence
- Pre-health students should take CHM 233 and CHM 237 instead of CHM 231 and CHM 235. See pre-health website for more information
- If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following term
- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
Term 4 - B
48 - 54 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- BIO 312 or BIO 416 may be used to satisfy the upper-division Science and Society credit for The College.
Summer 4 Session 1
54 - 55 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 235 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
- Pre-health students will complete CHM 237 and CHM 238 organic chemistry labs instead of CHM 235.
Term 5 - A
55 - 62 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
- Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose upper-division General Studies (HU or SB) and The College Science and Society courses.
- If interested in health-related professional programs, use ASU's Health Professions Advising to prepare for applications.
- Pre-health students should take PHY 111 and PHY 113 instead of PHY 101 in this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
- Meet with your advisor to discuss ways to maximize your remaining time at ASU (i.e. pre-health; 4+1 Masters Programs; study abroad)
- Explore graduate school or full-time career opportunities.
Term 5 - B
62 - 68 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and PHY 114 instead of Elective this term. See the pre-health website for more information
- Network in your career interest area.
Term 6 - A
68 - 74 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Biochemistry lab BCH 367 is available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information
- Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and PHY 114 instead of an elective in this term. See pre-health website for more information.
Term 6 - B
74 - 80 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
- Biochemistry lab BCH 367 is available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
Summer 6 Session 2
80 - 84 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the BCH 367 biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
Term 7 - A
84 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Meet with your advisor to verify remaining degree requirements have been met prior to Term 8
- Explore or apply for full-time career opportunities or graduate school
Term 7 - B
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - A
96 - 99 Credit Hours
Term 8 - B
99 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Some upper-division Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research Courses require prerequisites, which may be taken as electives.
- Courses from the Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research groups must include at least one course from each group and at least one lab course.
- Research employment opportunities or graduate school programs
- Gather professional references
Term 9 - A
105 - 113 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Courses from the Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research groups must include at least one course from each group and at least one lab course.
- Some upper-division Medicine in Society and Biomedical Research Courses require prerequisites, which may be taken as electives.
Term 9 - B
113 - 120 Credit Hours
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