Overview

Understanding the chemistry of living systems helps us to understand ourselves and to make choices that will improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. Students interested in becoming medical researchers need a strong knowledge of molecular modeling and how forces interact within and between molecules. Apply to the Biochemistry degree course offered at University of Northern Iowa.

Key Facts

Our department offers two tracks: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry. The BS track works well for these students as well as those interested in drug development, dosage determination (pharmacokinetics), and toxicology. The BA track is excellent for students who are interested in becoming physicians, dentists, and pharmacists.

Regardless of which track you choose to complete, a biochemistry major provides a solid background in biology combined with a strong understanding of chemistry focused on biological systems.

Our department has a 100% acceptance rate for our Biochemistry majors who apply to medical school.

All our majors have the opportunity to get involved in research with our faculty. Many of our students are co-authors on published papers and several are co-inventors in patent applications.

UNI's student chapter of the American Chemical Society has received an Outstanding Chapter Award for 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2018-2019, 2019-2020.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Chromatography and Quantitative Analysis

Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

Chemical Safety Seminar

Instrumental Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A completed online application form

Non-refundable application fee of $50

Proof of English proficiency

Educational transcripts from secondary school

A copy of the personal data page of your passport

A completed UNI Financial Statement and Certification form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Out-of-State

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

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