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Biology

Start your Biology Major at Springfield College in Illinois, finish it up at Benedictine University in Lisle, and pay the same SCI Tuition Rate for the entire Bachelor’s Degree program.

How does the program work?

You spend your first two years taking classes at Springfield College in Illinois where you will acquire a broad knowledge base in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. This experience is invaluable to your future career development and daily interactions as citizens of your community.

Spend your last two years taking classes at Benedictine University in Lisle where you will take most of your major courses. Courses are offered in the Birck Hall of Science which houses state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities. The full-time faculty, who all hold terminal degrees in their field, teach their own courses and laboratories and hold study sessions with their students. The same faculty are your academic advisors, counsel you in career choices and mentor your growth during the years you are in the department.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has three times awarded science education and research grants to the department. Benedictine University has an excellent placement record for graduates applying to medical and dental schools.

Why study biology at Benedictine?

Learn about the function, development, interaction and evolution of diverse living organisms. Participate in a practicum (on the job experience with a health care professional); work in one of the finest university natural history museums in the Midwest; and study land use changes and how it impacts bird populations. Learn about the blood clotting process, bone absorption, fresh water stream ecology, plant and animal interaction, cell and molecular mechanisms, genetic control and cloning, and cell organelles.

What is biology?

Biology is the study of living organisms. It is a broad-based science, one that has areas of specialization for almost anyone interested in science. From the structure and function of molecules to the remarkable interaction of plants and animals with their environment, from animal behavior to toxicology, biology is an excellent major for you if you have an inquisitive mind, are interested in science and enjoy hard work. Biologists use mathematics and their knowledge of physical and computer sciences as tools to study living things. They routinely work cooperatively and need to possess good communication skills to present their ideas to others.

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Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science
Health Science
Nutrition (Dietetics)
w/optional Biology Minor