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Biology

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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What is Biology?

Illinois offers two Biology majors: Integrative Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. If you’re interested in either of these majors, you’ll apply into our Biology program. You’ll spend your first year exploring the world of biology before deciding which path to pursue.

Biology at Illinois provides a prestigious, customizable education. As a Biology student, you'll study molecular and cellular functions. You'll also study metabolic, genetic, and physiological processes common to life from molecules through global cycles. We’ll prepare you for a competitive job market, graduate school, or health-related professional school.

Post-Graduation Success1

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Program Resources

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong math and science coursework and performance
  • Calculus preferred (if available at high school) 
  • Biology and chemistry preferred (if available at high school)
  • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the major 

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

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Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $17,866
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $41,016

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $36,986
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $60,476

International

  • Tuition: $39,434
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $62,924

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1 Post-Graduation data is unavailable since students are unable to graduate from Biology directly. Please see Integrative Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology for data related to Biology. Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

2 Graduation & Retention data is unavailable since students are unable to graduate from Biology directly. Please see Integrative Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology for data related to Biology. Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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