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Why a biology degree?

• Why a biology degree? What can you do with it? What kinds of jobs are there? Read more ...

WIU Has An Established Commitment to a High-Quality Professional Preparation

Few biology departments offer research and field experiences to undergraduates - a strength of our department is our commitment to undergraduate research.

Our majors prepare our graduates to pursue careers in health care, biotechnology, conservation, government agencies, education, and a wide range of other fields.

Career opportunities available to our graduates are as varied as biology itself. Potential careers open to our graduates include the following:

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy
• Physician's Assistant
• Veterinarian
• Biotechnology industry
• Government conservation agencies such as;
  • The Department of Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
  • The Environmental Protection Agency
  • National Park Service
• Private conservation organizations such as;Science education
  • The Audubon Society
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • World Wildlife Federation
• Museum curation
• Zoos and aquaria

Available Biology Programs of Study at Western Illinois University  (Apply Now)

• Undergraduate programs
  • Biology (B.S.) with options in:
    • Botany (B.S.)
    • Microbiology (B.S.)
    • Medical Sciences (with careers in:)
      • Pre-Dentistry (pdf) - [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Pre-Medicine (pdf) - [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Pre-Optometry (pdf) - [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Physician's Assistant -  [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Pre-Veterinarian -  [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Pre-Physical Therapy (pdf) - [View Course Guide PDF]
      • Pre-Occupational Therapy - [View Course Guide PDF]
    • Science/Biology Teacher Certification (B.S.)
    • Zoology (B.S.)
  • Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
    • What career options are there for a Clinical Lab Science option? Read more ...

Features of Undergraduate Courses

• Courses taught by faculty members, not graduate students
• An active faculty advisor program and an active career advising/career development program
• A wide variety of courses providing a strong background in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and writing
• A curriculum which supports students pursuing their individual academic interests
• Libraries with Internet access to biology and research journals
• Easily accessible computer labs for student use

Transferring Courses? Visit ITransfer to learn more about whether your classes will transfer to WIU.