Biology
The concentration in Biology prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Organismal Biology and/or Ecology as well as preparing students for medical, dental, or chiropractic studies.
The associate in science (A.S.) degree is designed to complete the lower-division (freshman and sophomore) portion of a bachelor of science degree in STEM-related majors. As a result, the A.S. degree does not include the entire General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). Therefore, students will need to complete MORE general education courses after transfer by completing the GECC curriculum while enrolled at the participating Illinois transfer institution OR fulfilling the general education requirements of their selected non-participating transfer institution.
Biological Sciences - IAI Recommended Baccalaureate Curriculum
Estimated Program Cost
The following figures are based on 2025-26 tuition and fee rates and the course fees in the Class Schedule for the required minimum number
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,920 | $23,808 | $26,560 |
| Fees | $1,216 | $1,216 | $1,216 |
| Course Fees | * $433 | * $433 | * $433 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,569 | $25,457 | $28,209 |
* Note: Course fees may vary depending upon the classes that a student completes within an academic program. The course fee above reflects the suggested courses for this degree path and does not include elective courses, which may result in additional costs.