
School of Biological & Environmental Studies
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ProspectiveStudents
Through hands-on opportunities, graduate-level research, internships and laboratory assistant experience, you will get the chance to explore the natural world, develop innovative ideas and use revolutionary technology to prepare for your future.
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Programs of Study
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Biology: Pre-Professional Studies
If you're preparing for a career in healthcare, the Biology: Pre-Professional Studies tracks will provide you with a rigorous curriculum that prepares you for health-related fields, complete with innovative research opportunities. -
Biology: Life Science Studies
This program offers a well-rounded education for students interested in studying biological sciences on every level from cellular studies to whole organisms. -
Biology Education
This program is designated for students interested in obtaining Illinois certification to teach science, with a designation in biology for grades 9-12. -
Biomedical Engineering 3+2
This program focuses on the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes. -
Biology Minor
Students may obtain a minor in biology by completing a minimum of 21 credits in biology. These credits must include the core sequence (Biology 105/155, 108/158, 300, and 305/355) and two courses from Biology Content Categories. -
Environmental Studies Major
This humanities-focused major prepares students for a career in analyzing the environment and advocating for a green society. Learn the history, policies, ethics and laws that protect the global environment. -
Environmental Studies Minor
Millikin is a great place to study the environment. The Environmental Studies minor is an interdisciplinary minor designed to improve your knowledge of the relationship between humans and the natural world.
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Made it Millikin: Jarius Ingram
A great deal of Jarius’s time and studies are dedicated toward researching rhabdomyosarcoma, a disease which affected his brother Jalen, who passed away in 2008. “Jalen set my trajectory for a lot of things I do,” he explained while discussing the foundation of his biology research.