Undergraduate Biology Program
Welcome
Studying biology gives you a flexible path to fascinating careers. Whether you’re interested in pathogens or pollinators, you’ll find your fit at Iowa State. Work with Nobel Prize-winning techniques in your first-year laboratory courses, contribute to published research, or explore science and culture abroad on faculty-led field courses.
Our graduates go on to become doctors, dentists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, research technicians, and more.
Where curiosity meets discovery
Here, you’ll be part of a major center for biological sciences research that spans two academic departments and two colleges. Learn from over 50 renowned faculty who have expertise across all areas of biology.
Areas of study
You have flexibility to align your coursework with your career interests and ambitions. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, our advisors will help you choose classes that fit your unique goals and fulfill your biology degree requirements.
Student and alumni spotlights
Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology, Music
Next Steps: I will be attending A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Major: Biology
Next Steps: I hope to incorporate my passion for teaching into my career and become a clinician-educator devoted to lifelong learning and compassionate patient care.
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Major: Biology
Minor: Animal Ecology
Next steps: I plan to attend graduate school to research avian ecology and toxicology. Right after graduation I have a seasonal Wildlife Monitoring Technician job lined up, and plan to get field experience with birds before I apply to graduate school.
Recent news
Biology Student Swoboda featured in Iowa State Daily
