Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the Biology programme is $12,500 per semester for full-time students..

This programme provides a structured path in biological sciences with a focus on cellular, organismal, and systems-level biology. Students complete required courses in molecular genetics, ecology, and evolution as foundational study. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through electives in developmental biology, microbiology, and marine biology. A capstone experience allows students to engage in research, internships, or a senior seminar.

Focus areas include Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, Systems Biology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Marine Biology.

The programme requires 52 credits distributed across introductory biology, required courses, four biology electives from three areas, chemistry and tool courses, and a capstone. The capstone is either a research-based project or a senior seminar.

Graduates pursue careers in research, healthcare, environmental science, and biotechnology.

Applicants must have completed high school with a strong background in science and mathematics. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Official transcripts and standardized test scores are needed.

The programme totals about 52 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Illinois College has been part of Jacksonville for almost 200 years. Its Hilltop campus combines winding walks and an ancient grove with buildings and traditions that bring old and new together. Students can join more than 80 clubs, organizations and teams, creating opportunities to find community and develop leadership experience. The campus also supports hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including internships, research experiences and global travel.

Academic programs connect study with practical preparation. Every student participates in internships or other hands-on learning, while selected programs offer focused opportunities from the first year. Mechanical engineering students begin with design process, robotics and computer-aided design. Biology students take part in research, including continuing work in the Florida Keys. Nursing, neuroscience, psychology, education, business administration, finance, economics and computer science are among the fields represented by student and alumni pathways. Illinois College also promises that students will graduate in four years or receive coverage for the cost of remaining courses. For students coming from abroad, global travel, research and internship access can add experience beyond regular coursework. The range of campus organizations offers ways to connect with other students and take on leadership roles while studying in Jacksonville.