Academics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Options:
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Medical Sciences (Pre-Health Professionals)
- Science/Biology—Teacher Education
- Environmental Biology
Why Choose Biology at WIU?
- Research and field experiences are offered to undergraduates
- Field trips to natural areas
- Access to the Alice L. Kibbe Life Science Station, a 1,689 acre natural area along the Mississippi River
- Student participate in laboratory experiments in both core and upper-level courses
- Participate in departmental organizations including Tri-Beta, Pre-Professional Club, Zoology Club, BGSA, and Students for Sustainability
- Students in the teacher licensure program participate in a number of outreach activities throughout their program, including science fair judging, coordinating events for Science Olympiad, participating in Biology Day, and working as assistants in introductory biology labs
- Opportunities to take classes in other countries through study abroad programs
Program Availability
- Macomb
Job Placements of WIU Graduates
- Illinois Natural History Survey
- McDonough District Hospital
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
Scholarships
- University scholarships available
- Additional departmental scholarships available
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