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Biology (BA)
Biology (BA)

Biology (BA)

  • ID:McKU10004
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Send an official high school or GED transcript to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission. Optional Supplemental Items (effective for Fall 2021 applications)

  • Results from the SAT or the ACT standardized tests are considered supplemental items and are not required for either admission or academic scholarship consideration.
    Letters of recommendation are optional, but may be required for students based on cumulative GPA.

  • An Admission Interview is encouraged, but optional for all.  An interview may be required for students based on cumulative GPA.

English requirements

  • TOEFL Paper Based - 520

    • Computer Based - 190

    • Internet Based - 70

  • IELTS 6.0

  • Duolingo English Test: 90

  • SAT Critical Reading - 500

  • ACT English - 20

Course Information

Biology is presently one of the most fascinating and active areas of scientific advancement. You’ll gain the confidence, skills, and experience with equipment you’ll need to work in a variety of areas, including:

  • Conservation

  • Education

  • Agriculture

  • Research laboratories

  • Biotechnology

With a bachelor’s degree in Biology, you’ll gain the confidence, skills, and experience with equipment you’ll need to work in a variety of career fields, from medicine to dentistry to environmental conservation and beyond. Our engaging classes, hands-on lab experiences, and unique research opportunities in the field make Biology one of the most fascinating and active of the degree programs.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS 30 crs.

  • All students majoring in biology

must complete the following:

  • BIO 108 BIOLOGY CORNERSTONE 1

  • BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR

  • AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 5

  • BIO 111 PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISMAL

  • AND POPULATION BIOLOGY 5

  • BIO 211 GENETICS 4

  • BIO 202 SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION (W) 2

  • BIO 220 EVOLUTION 3

  • BIO 455 BIOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS 2

  • CHE 105 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4

  • CHE 106 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 4

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates in Biology find careers in conservation, education, agriculture, research laboratories, and biotechnology. Many go on to graduate school to pursue a future in ecology, molecular biology, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary science. Some of the companies our recent graduates are employed at include:

  • Sigma Aldrich

  • Monsanto

  • Department of Energy, Los Alamos Research Laboratory

  • St. Louis Zoo

Some of the graduate schools our recent graduates have attended include:

  • Texas Tech University, Zoology

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Environmental Studies

  • Professional Programs:

    • Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

    • University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

    • Rice University of Veterinary Medicine

    • Southern Illinois University of Medicine

    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Overseas Student Health Cover

InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD

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