About Biochemistry (agls) in Iowa State University
The department of Biochemistry, Biophysics & 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. Graduates in biochemistry will have a rigorous background in chemistry, biology, and physics that will prepare them for graduate studies in the chemical or biological sciences, medical and health professional training, or immediate laboratory research in biochemistry, biotechnology, or pharmacy. The biochemistry major is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). As such our learning objectives are in-line with ASBMB core concepts.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL : 80
- PTE : 48
Iowa State University Cost of Attendance
The table below provides the average cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year:
| Item |
Undergraduate Programs |
Graduate Programs |
| Tuition & fees |
$28,385 |
$29,953 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,091 |
$1,091 |
| Room and board |
$9,358 |
$9,640 |
| Personal expenses |
$5,430 |
$6,000 |
| Total |
83,098 |
46,684 |
