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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

472 Bachelor's Degrees
37 Master's Degrees
57 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UIUC

UIUC Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, UIUC came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 21
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 32
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 34
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 36

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UIUC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 472 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 520 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #129 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 57 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UIUC Cost?

$18,060 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$53,450 Average Student Debt

UIUC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,768 $35,900
Fees $3,292 $3,292
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,938 $13,938
On Campus Other Expenses $2,500 $2,500

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UIUC Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 472 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UIUC in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 135
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 73
White 203
Non-Resident Aliens 19
Other Races 28

Does UIUC Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

UIUC does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.

UIUC Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

The biological & biomedical sciences program at UIUC awarded 48 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 24
Other Races 0

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at UIUC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 313
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 142
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 52
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 15
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 11
General Biology 10
Zoology 10
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 10
Botany/Plant Biology 9
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 9
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 5
Biotechnology 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 2,541
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 807
Mathematics & Statistics 715
Physical Sciences 342
Architecture & Related Services 125

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