Overview

Students of the Biological Sciences (Biology Teacher Education) program at Illinois State University will become licensed to teach all high school science courses (biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science), including AP and honors biology.

The students are in high demand upon graduation, and we have nearly a 100 percent placement rate.

Why study Biology Teacher Education?

An emphasis on research and effective teaching methods prepares students well for life in the laboratory as well as the classroom. Students learn to run labs in secondary school classrooms and teach in both rural and urban settings.

Students gain classroom experience starting their sophomore year and are well-prepared for student teaching. Students can gain additional teaching experience by serving as Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for some of the non-majors laboratory sections. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in yearlong internships in Professional Development Schools in their last year in the program. Students experience one-on-one advising from a professional advisor who is a former high school biology teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Diversity
General Chemistry
Psychology
Teaching Science Seminar
Principles Of Geology
Economic Reasoning Using Statistics
Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

Education Biology Teaching View 2428 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial academic records, from all schools attended (in original language and an official word for word English translation)
English proficiency score
Passport
Grade point average

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24132 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24132 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24132 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24132 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12066 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12066 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Normal

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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