B.S. in Biology

The B.S. in Biology allows students to engage directly with their professors in small classroom and laboratory settings. Students practice relevant laboratory techniques through an intensive laboratory-based curriculum and are encouraged to use those lab skills to take on research projects with faculty members in a wide range of specializations.

Program Benefits

The B.S. in Biology prepares students for:

• Advanced studies in biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, ecology, and applied ecology
• Professional training in medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other health professions
• Teaching of biology in secondary schools

Minors

• Biology

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.

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