The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest and most active departments at UIC. The department offers undergraduate opportunities in all major areas of biology, including molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, neuroscience, ecology, and evolution. Our program emphasizes original research and prepares students for careers in research and teaching. Cutting-edge faculty and student research spans the discipline of biology, including biodiversity, cell biology, development, evolution, structural biology, restoration and community ecology, synaptic function, and circuitry for sensorimotor integration. Concentrations: General BiologyMolecular, Cellular and Organismal BiologyEvolution, Ecology and Environmental Biology.
High school graduates who have never attended another college or university must submit evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or submit passing scores on the General Educational Development (GED) test.