Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biology - Environmental Biology)
4 years
Full Time
$34,400/Yr
$34,400 /Yr
Career Opportunities for Biology - Environmental Biology
- Field biologists with expertise in plant and animal populations, communities and ecology
- Conservation organizations
- Local, state and federal agencies
- Private sector as environmental consultants
Faculty diversity and experience at Western Illinois UniversityMost of our faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees and have active, productive research programs.
For a small, comprehensive university in the Midwest, our faculty study a diverse spectrum of biological disciplines:
- Applied and environmental microbiology
- Plant-Insect pathogen interactions
- Molecular biology
- Large animal ecology
- Entomology
- Conservation
- Biogeography
- Mycology
- Microbial molecular ecology
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.
- A comprehensive curriculum which includes a variety of courses providing a strong background in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and writing.
- Support and mentoring for students to pursue their individual interests.
- We have libraries with Internet access to biology journals, and easily accessible computer labs for student use.
Research opportunities for undergraduates
- Faculty welcome students into their research groups as part-time workers, interns, and research assistants (see our Faculty page).
- Opportunities are available for undergraduates to pursue independent research projects (see our Faculty page).
- Our diverse department offers many field and laboratory opportunities for students to pursue biology research.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
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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