Pre-Professional

Feb 09, 2023

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.

Dec 14, 2022

WATCH: See how a pre-dental degree from UNI prepares you for dental school

The pre-dental degree of choice at the University of Northern Iowa is biology. Hear from student Sergio Suarez about his experiences in the program.

SHPEP students at the University of Iowa

Aug 16, 2022

Future health professionals get real-world experience through competitive summer program

The Summer Health Professional Education Program is always highly competitive. This year, four UNI students rose to the top of the applicant pile.

Jul 26, 2022

WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

Get an up-close look at the speecj pathology major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing from student Deepthy Nair about her experiences.

Jul 15, 2020

UNI biology major finds opportunity in remote research

University of Northern Iowa senior Mollie Sherman.

Sep 11, 2019

UNI senior returns from a life-changing summer

During an eight-week internship at Boston University this summer, senior Mollie Sherman saw all sides of medicine – the thrilling successes and the anguishing defeats. And it gave her the confidence to pursue a goal she had been told she could never accomplish.