Western Illinois University Biology 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 US   Phone: 1-309-298-1546 Fax: 1-309-298-2270   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biology (with thesis or nonthesis options) On Campus   The department offers a broad spectrum of courses and research areas, ranging from field studies to molecular biology, leading to the Master of Science degree in biology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 831  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1437  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $400  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $9598  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable