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Undergraduate Biology Program

Your Future in the Making

Iowa State University is a major center for research and education in the biological sciences. Students have the opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s leaders in biological research and teaching and to participate in innovative, meaningful research projects that explore frontiers of biology. 

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Create Your Adventure

With two academic departments and two colleges administering our interdepartmental major, few other universities have such a wealth of faculty expertise available to undergraduate students.  A bachelor’s degree in biology provides excellent preparation for a broad range of biological disciplines.

Shandra Truong,
Apart from the courses required by the major, you can tailor your curriculum to align with your specific interests. This flexibility allows students to craft a four-year plan that resonates with their academic passions and career aspirations.
Shandra Truong, Senior Biology Major

Student Spotlight

Madi Vetter

Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Major: Biology

Next steps: The long-term goal is to get into medical school. Before that, I want to get a job in healthcare, either working directly with patients or as a lab technician.

Emma Heaney

Hometown: Manteno, IL
Major: Biology, Animal Ecology

Next Steps: Will be attending University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine this fall! I hope to one day specialize, but I’m still learning what I’m most passionate about!

Kara Rueschenberg

Hometown: Harlan, Iowa
Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish

Next Steps: Doctor of Medicine at Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa