Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biochemistry] From University of Northern Iowa

All chemistry and biochemistry majors have the opportunity to get involved in?research?with our faculty. Many of our students are co-authors on published papers and several are co-inventors in patent applications. Research is conducted during the academic year and also in summer, with summer research students being paid a stipend. Each year we send 10-15 students to the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society to present their research results.

The department also has a number of?scholarships?available for students. There are two scholarships available for?incoming freshmen?and a variety of additional scholarships and awards available for?current students. Our students are also competitive for?awards?at the department, college, university and national level. Finally, students can apply to be?laboratory assistants, a paid position helping prepare the laboratory component of our courses.