Study B.S. in Biochemistry at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology offers majors in biochemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Biochemists seek to understand life processes in terms of chemical and physical principles. Students in the biochemistry majors develop foundational analytical skills while exploring frontiers in biotechnology and medicine. Graduates in biochemistry will have a rigorous background in chemistry, biology, and physics. Biochemistry coursework focuses on the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, communication, and research design. The Biochemistry degree includes focused specializations towards professional goals, including three prescribed options: Research & Biotechnology, Pre-Medicine, and Biophysics. Graduates with a Biochemistry B.S. degree will be prepared for postgraduate studies in the chemical or biological sciences, medical and health professional training, or immediate laboratory research in biochemistry, biotechnology, or pharmacy. Graduates are also equipped to pursue careers in teaching, technical writing, science communication and policy, intellectual property law, and biotechnology entrepreneurship. The biochemistry major is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). As such our learning objectives align with ASBMB core concepts.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$31,962.00 per year

Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

High school GPA requirement: Equivalent to a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For more information on equivalency calculations. Core course requirements: Along with the GPA requirement, students must complete a minimum set of high school core courses, including four years of English (or their native language), three years of science with at least two years of laboratory science in biology, chemistry, and/or physics, three years of mathematics including algebra and geometry, and two years of social studies.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.