Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biology - Medical Sciences)
$34,400/Yr
The Bachelor of Science in Biology (Medical Sciences emphasis), coupled with a minor in Psychology, provides excellent preparation for both the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Colleges. It also prepares students to take the required entrance exam, the GRE.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology (Medical Sciences emphasis), coupled with a minor in Psychology, provides excellent preparation for both the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Colleges. It also prepares students to take the required entrance exam, the GRE.
Careers
This dynamic major provides excellent career preparation. Our graduates typically enroll at Medical Schools, Physical Therapy, Dental Medical, Veterinarian Schools and Colleges of Optometry. After acceptance into one of these schools, Western?s graduates have gone on to complete their degrees and enter into successful practices and careers.
Why Choose WIU Biology Department?
Few biology departments offer research and field experiences to undergraduates - a strength of our department is our commitment to undergraduate research. The department provides advanced coursework in medical subjects such as bacteriology, medical mycology, virology, immunology, microbial ecology, parasitology, pathogenic bacteriology, vertebrate embryology, comparative anatomy, histology, biology of aging, and neurology.
Class sizes are small; usually held to 14 students, allowing each student to view material presented, ask questions, and handle the study organisms directly.
Faculty diversity and experience
Department of Biological Sciences faculty hold doctoral degrees from distinguished universities across the United States such as the Universities of Arkansas, Cornell, Colorado State, Connecticut, Eastern Illinois, Georgia, Iowa, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisiana State, Maryland College Park, Massachusetts, Miami University?Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, MIT, Missouri, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Texas A&M.
A Solid Commitment to Undergraduate Education
- Our courses are taught by faculty members, not graduate students.
- Our institution has an active faculty advisor program and an active career advising/career development program.
- The comprehensive university environment of WIU provides a curriculum which includes a variety of courses that provide a strong background in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and writing, while still allowing students to pursue their individual interests.
- We have libraries with Internet access to biology journals, and easily accessible computer labs for student use.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $34400 (USD 34400) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicants should have completed an US high school equivalent
- Submit high school transcripts and diploma
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 73 in ibt;
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- Duolingo: minimum 105
- PTE: minimum 49
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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