11 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Biology -  Medical Sciences program offered by the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University prepares students going into such disciplines as Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine (a.k.a. 'Pre-Med'), Pre-Optometry, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Veterinarian, Physicians Assistant.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program offered at Western Illinois University prepares students to work in public health and community health settings.

At Western Illinois University, students in the Clinical Laboratory Science program develop the ability to work closely with other health care professionals, use complex and precise instruments, and gain a solid background in the sciences.

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Foodservice Management at Western Illinois University focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. 

The Physical Education program at Western Illinois University involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. Undergraduate students in the Department of Kinesiology focus on the body from psychological, biological, and physiological perspectives.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Western Illinois University is to prepare graduates with the knowledge expected of those entering a supervised practice program leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.

The bachelor’s degree in Chemistry– Pharmacy at Western Illinois University option is a focused degree in chemistry that emphasizes the chemical nature, effect, action and metabolism of drugs.

Western Illinois University's Exercise Science strives to provide athletic training students with premier academic, clinical, and hands-on experiences within the field of athletic training.

The School of Nursing offers an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN Completion degree at Western Illinois University program is for students licensed to practice nursing as registered nurses (RNs). 

The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for Pre-Licensure at Western Illinois University is for students licensed to practice professional nursing (RN) with the Online RN-BSN Completion Program.

The Speech Pathology and Audiology program at Western Illinois University provides students with the background to be successful in graduate school.