School of Biological Sciences | Southern Illinois University

Biological Science is the study of life in all its forms, from single-cells to entire ecosystems. The School of Biological Sciences has over 30 full-time faculty devoted to undergraduate education, training students and pursuing new knowledge.

Our school is unique. We have integrated programs that allow faculty and students to pursue inter-disciplinary knowledge while emphasizing microorganisms, plants and animals. Our programs offer a broad foundation in the fundamental principles of biology and provide significant hands-on experience in both lab- and field-settings.