Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Macomb, IL, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
(Certificate)	Environmental GIS
(Certificate)	Zoo and aquarium studies
Master of Science (MS)	Biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	30
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

32

Applied

25

Accepted

16

Enrolled

Applying

30

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

63

Total Graduate Students

28%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.59%
Black or African American	1.59%
White or Caucasian	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.59%
Unknown	1.59%

Gender

Male (52%)

Female (47%)

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL  61455-1390
United States

Contact Dr. Ranessa Cooper
Chairperson
Email: rl-cooper@wiu.edu
Phone: 309-298-2408

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