Overview

Chemistry is commonly viewed as the “central science,” because so many different areas of science require a strong understanding of chemistry. The Chemistry degree program is offered at the University of Northern Iowa

Key Facts

Today’s world has a variety of issues — energy, medicine, crop development, materials development, and others in which chemistry plays a key role in developing new solutions.

Developing a new medicine. Analyzing a drug. Creating materials to improve solar power efficiency. Researching products for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agricultural industries. Chemistry plays a critical role in all of these things, and more.

Students of chemistry can take their knowledge and apply it in many different directions. For this reason, we have developed two broad tracks: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Arts track provides a rigorous and complete knowledge of chemistry for students who do not anticipate becoming chemistry researchers or who plan on obtaining an additional degree in another program (e.g. biology, mathematics, physics). The Bachelor of Science track is directed toward those interested in becoming research scientists. Students in either track go on from UNI to successful careers.

Nearly 100% of our BS Chemistry or Biochemistry majors who apply to medical schools have been accepted.

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

Chromatography and Quantitative Analysis

Physics I for Science and Engineering

Chemical Safety Seminar

Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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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

Applies to you

In-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

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