Overview

University of Northern Iowa's Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biomedical program offers a range of coursework in areas such as cell biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, and biomedical research methods. Students will gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises, research projects, and internships in healthcare settings. The faculty are experienced researchers and healthcare professionals who provide students with individualized attention and support. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to pursue careers in biomedical research or healthcare professions such as medicine, dentistry, or physical therapy.

Biology: Honors Emphasis

One of the options you have as a Biology major is to add an emphasis in honors research to the B.S. or B.A. degree. To do this, you must complete a minimum of 4 credits of research (BIOL 3190) over the course of two or more semesters. Any further research credits count as University elective credits. In addition, the student must register for one credit of senior thesis (BIOL 3191) and write a formal senior thesis according to departmental guidelines in fulfillment of that credit.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics
Cell Biology
Physiology
Microbiology
Biomedical Research Methods
Biomedical Ethics
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology

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

English

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
SAT or ACT scores (optional)
Minimum math score of 450 on SAT or 19 on ACT
Minimum science score of 450 on SAT or 19 on ACT

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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Biology: Honors Emphasis

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Funding

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