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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology - Environmental Biology] From Western Illinois University

Macomb, IllinoisLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1895established year
9441enrollment
Public
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biology - Environmental Biology)

4 years
Full Time

Field of Study

$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.

Tuition Fees

Year1st 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

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

73 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

49 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

1110 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

25 / 36

Avg. Score in

ACT

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