Program Overview

University of Iowa Biology Program

The University of Iowa offers various programs in biology, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors, Minors, and Certificates
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
  • Minor in Biology
• Honors
• Research Opportunities
  • Interdisciplinary Evolutionary Sciences Research Experiences
  • Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
  • Supplemental Programs and Opportunities
• Advising
• Awards and Scholarships
• Careers and Opportunities
  • Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
  • Supplemental Programs and Opportunities
  • Student Ambassadors
• Transfer to Iowa

Graduate Program

• Degrees and Certificates
  • Master of Science in Integrated Biology (iBio)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Biology (iBio)
• Admissions Process
• Course Requirements
• Advising
• Funding

Master of Science in Integrated Biology (iBio)

The iBio program with thesis requires 30 semester hours of graduate credit and a thesis based on original research. No more than 9 semester hours earned in research can be applied toward the degree.

The remaining semester hours are made up of courses selected in consultation with the student's advisory committee and are tailored to the student's background and career goals.

Students receive academic credit for courses they are required to take, except credit awarded for courses necessary to make up undergraduate deficiencies, which does not count toward the 30 semester hours requirement.

After the thesis is accepted by the supervisor and advisory committee, the candidate must pass an oral defense of the research described in the thesis and on related subjects.

For current iBio students, the iBio Program offers a 34 semester hour non-thesis MS as an exit-only option.

Course Requirements

Student Resources

• Graduate program handbook
• Comprehensive exam guidelines

Meet Graduate Faculty

Learn more about the discipline-shaping researchers, visionary teachers, and supportive mentors that you'll be learning from as a graduate student at the University of Iowa.

Create Your Academic Path

You'll find degree overviews, requirements, course lists, academic plans, and more to help you plan your education and explore your possibilities.

Current Course List

The list view includes course instructors, time and location, and features to drop courses or change sections.

Research

• Faculty Research Areas
  • Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Evolution
  • Genetics
  • Neurobiology
• Core Research Facilities
  • Carver Center for Genomics (CCG)
  • Carver Center for Imaging (CCI)
  • Greenhouse
  • Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank
  • Prototype and Machine Shop
• Programs, Centers, and Institutes
• Publications

People

• Faculty
• Instructional Faculty/Staff
• Emeritus Faculty
• Graduate Students
  • PhD in Integrated Biology
  • Masters Students
  • Interdisciplinary PhD
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• Research Staff
• Administrative Staff
• Governance

About

• News
  • Department of Biology Newsletter
  • CCG Newsletter
• Events
  • Annual & Upcoming Seminars
  • Harold Beams Memorial Lecture
  • Raymond Fong Memorial Lecture
  • Barbara Stay Memorial Lectureship
• Outreach and Public Engagement
• Employment Opportunities
• Facilities
  • Biology Building (BB)
  • Biology Building East (BBE)
  • Carver Center for Genomics (CCG)
  • Carver Center for Imaging (CCI)
  • Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank
  • Engineering Shop
  • Greenhouse
  • Sciences Library
• Alumni
  • CLAS Alumni and Friends
  • UI Alumni and Friends