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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.

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.

Academics

Areas of Study

Human medicine — Human Medicine & Pre-Med

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

Sam Anderson

Hometown: Walker, Iowa
Major: Biology
Minor: Genetics
Next Steps: Northwestern University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program

Gabbi Dubansky

Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
Major: Biology
Next Steps: Iowa State Graduate Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Shandra Truong

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.

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