High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
Students enrolling at NIU must first prove they can communicate in English at a university level.
Any one of the following will be considered as adequate proof of English proficiency:
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test- use NIU’s TOEFL Code 1559
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Completion of ELS level 112 for Academic Purpose offered by ELS Language Centers
High school diploma from Canada, the United Kingdom, or Australia
Biology is a diverse and rapidly expanding field of study that addresses issues relevant to health, agriculture, industry
Our program is highly regarded by both employers and educational institutions, allowing you to pursue careers in government, education
Medical
Dental
Podiatric medicine
Optometry
Veterinary medicine
Pharmacy
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The biological sciences faculty includes award-winning educators with a diverse mix of research interests including molecular studies of:
Fungi
Insect immunity and immunology
Conservation biology
Antarctic ice sheet and climate change
Vitamin K research
Vertebrate evolution
Targeting the microenvironment in cancer
What can you do with a biology degree? Career possibilities with a bachelor’s degree include biotechnology, animal science and conservation. A bachelor’s degree in biology is excellent preparation for advanced degrees in health care and research
Health Center fee: 1114 $ per year
