Undergraduate Major in Integrative Biology (IB)

For students interested in...

Environmental Sciences

Biotechnology

Health Professions

Biodiversity & Conservation

Specialized courses in  biodiversity, evolution, and ecology prepare students for many exciting careers. Students can  participate in research with faculty who are involved in ecology and conservation and through such programs as the environmental mentoring program sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing areas in life sciences and offers many opportunities. We provide an integrated understanding of the physiology of multicellular organisms and knowledge and skills in recombinant DNA technology. Our faculty train students across the wide spectrum of disciplines represented in biotechnology.

Careers in medical and health profession fields are as popular as ever. With a diversity of courses that cover all aspects of basic biology and research opportunities with faculty, IB provides students with a foundation for advanced work in medical and health fields.

IB trains students in all aspects of the diversity of life, including the evolutionary history of plants and animals. There are excellent opportunities for students to participate in field trips and research with faculty and with affiliated organizations such as the Organization for Tropical Studies and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

 

with career opportunities in...
  • Research
  • Education
  • Science Writing and Journalism
  • Government and Policy
  • Regulation and Law
  • Preservation and Conservation
  • Resource Management
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  • Research and Development
  • Education
  • Regulatory Affairs and Patent Law
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Government and Policy
  • Science Writing and Journalism
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Forensics
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  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Nursing
  • Occupational and Physical Therapy
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  • Research
  • Education
  • Regulation and Law
  • Government and Policy
  • Preservation and Conservation
  • Museums
  • Zoos, Parks, and Forest Preserves
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