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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Iowa

210 Bachelor's Degrees
31 Master's Degrees
54 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at Iowa

Iowa Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #79 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 48
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 51
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 59
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 79
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 81

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Iowa

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Iowa. This makes it the #151 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 54 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Iowa Cost?

$10,964 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$28,822 Average Student Debt

Iowa Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,016 $30,979
Fees $1,948 $1,948
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $12,616 $12,616
On Campus Other Expenses $4,066 $4,066

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Iowa Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Iowa. About 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 29
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 138
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 12

Does Iowa Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Iowa does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.

Iowa Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Iowa. About 38% were men and 62% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 5

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at Iowa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Iowa.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 119
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 54
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 48
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 39
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 34
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Pharmacology & Toxicology 9
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 5
Genetics 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 506
Mathematics & Statistics 147
Physical Sciences 122
Natural Resources & Conservation 70

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