Overview

The Biology - Botany option at Western Illinois University provides a broad background of knowledge and experience in plant identification, plant physiology, plant anatomy, and the ecology of plants.

Advanced coursework is available in field mycology (study of fungus), phycology (the study of algae), freshwater biology, limnology, diseases of trees and shrubs, and wetland and aquatic plants.

Possible Careers

Botany prepares students to work in parks or gardens, governmental or environmental agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, or for graduate work.

Examples include:

Colleges and universities: Professors and lecturers teach introductory and advanced biology courses. They may also mentor students with projects and direct research programs.
Primary and secondary schools: Teaching younger students requires a general knowledge of science and skill at working with different kinds of learners. High school teachers often specialize in biology and teach other courses of personal interest.
Science museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, gardens, and nature centers: Educators in these settings may design exhibits and educational programs, in addition to teaching special classes or leading tours and nature hikes.

Why Choose Biology - Botany at WIU?

Our program offers research and field experiences to undergraduates - a strength of our department is our commitment to undergraduate research.

Commitment to undergraduate education

Our courses are taught by faculty members, not graduate students.
Our institution has an active faculty advisor program and an active career advising/career development program.
The comprehensive university environment of WIU provides a curriculum which includes a variety of courses that provide a strong background in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and writing, while still allowing students to pursue their individual interests.
We have libraries with Internet access to biology journals, and easily accessible computer labs for student use.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Biology
Local Flora
Plant Anatomy
Plant Structure & Function
Cannabis Biology and Production
Plant Systematics
Phycology
Plant Physiology
Freshwater Biology
Ethnobotany
Experimental Plant Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18030 USD / year

≈ 18030 USD / year
Out-of-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year

Living costs

Macomb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Possible Careers

Why Choose Biology - Botany at WIU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Macomb

Funding

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