Biological Sciences
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 722 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Biological Sciences

    About

    A minimum of 15 of the 46 semester hours of biology required for the major must be taken at NIU. A combined maximum of 9 semester hours of credit in BIOS 370, BIOS 490, BIOS 495, and BIOS 499, including no more than 3 semester hours from BIOS 490, may be applied to the major.

    The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

    Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 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

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply

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    We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.

    Biological Sciences

    Northern Illinois University

    Northern Illinois University

    United States of America

    United States of America, DeKalb