Bachelor of Science - Biology

Explore the Bachelor of Science in Biology at Northeastern Illinois University. Hands-on labs, small class sizes, and career support for international students. Apply now!

The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University encourages students' internal drive to learn about the world around them. In nurturing their fascination, the university supplies students with the tools for exploration and guide them through a program strengthening their understanding of biological concepts and integrating them with other scientific fields. Northeastern Illinois University's Bachelor's in Biology prepares students for careers in medicine and healthcare, environmental restoration and conservation, lab and research settings, and much more. They will observe and conduct experiments, and learn skills on data gathering, analysis and reporting. The program approaches biology from a comprehensive, holistic perspective, covering topics including botany, zoology, and microbiology within environmental, molecular, and medical areas. Biology students practice relevant laboratory techniques in the program's intensive laboratory-based curriculum and engage directly with faculty in small classroom settings.