1. Northeastern Illinois University
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  4. BS Biology

BS Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Northeastern Illinois University

Program Overview

The Department of Biology currently offers an undergraduate major and a minor in Biology. The broadly-based requirements of the major are designed to prepare students for: (1) advanced studies in biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, ecology and applied ecology; (2) professional training in medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other health professions; (3) teaching of biology in secondary schools; or (4) career opportunities in research, biomedical sciences, agriculture, industry, government, and academic institutions. The department also has a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree.

Program Key Stats

$26171 (Annual cost)



67 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.5
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70

1010
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61

Additional Information & Requirements

Grade 12 / High School , Admission Application, Official ACT/SAT scores (required if you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit), Official transcript from high school, Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. or World Education Services, Inc.), TOEFL ibT of 61, IELTS Composite score of 6.0

Career Options

  • Biologist
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Microbiologist
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Physician associate
  • Secondary school teacher

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