Overview
About this Degree at Iowa State University
Undergraduate degrees are offered through both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Science. Programs of study for Genetics majors leading to a B.S. degree are available.
Training in genetics may lead to employment in teaching, research, or a variety of health-related professions. Although some students find employment directly after their baccalaureate training, many students continue their education in graduate or professional programs. Students with the B.S. degree may find employment in the biotechnology, health, or food industries. Recent graduates have also developed careers in conservation biology, technical writing, science journalism, technical sales, and business.
The required course work and associated electives provide students with the foundation in basic life sciences, mathematics, chemistry, and physics that is essential for professions involving modern biological/biomedical sciences. As part of these courses students develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, writing, and research-related activities in the biological sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Genetics Orientation
- Principles of Biology Laboratory
- Genetics Laboratory
- Biological Evolution
- Molecular Genetics
- Evolutionary Genetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Iowa State operates on rolling admission. We strongly recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks in advance.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Agriculture Biochemistry Genetics View 492 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- ACT composite (or converted SAT) score x 3+
- Cumulative GPA x 30
- Number of years of high school core courses x 5
- In addition to the high school course requirements listed above, students applying for admission to the College of Engineering must complete two years of a single foreign language. Students applying for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete a third year of social studies and two years of a single foreign language.
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED) applicants are welcome to enroll at Iowa State University. The specific GED score requirements for admission depend upon when the GED test was taken.
Tuition Fee
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International
26930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13465 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
25162 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12581 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
8678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4339 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ames
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.