Bachelor of Science in Inegrative Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 

A degree in Integrative Studies positions graduates in the rapidly advancing fields of bioprocess technology with a flexible, customized undergraduate program.  By integrating biochemistry, management and engineering with real world, hands-on experience at nationally recognized laboratories, graduates are prepared for industry success.

Focus Areas in Integrative Studies | B.A./ B.S.

• Bioprocess Science

• Bioprocess Management

• Industrial Bioprocess

Career Outlook    

 The Bachelors of Integrative Studies prepares students for multiple positions, including plant/system operators and tenders, inspectors, maintenance and repair workers, and stationary engineers.

 The industry offers competitive salaries in diverse areas of expertise:

• Production Managers and Quality Control Systems Managers | $91,944

• Marketing Specialists | $65,113

• Process Engineer | $56,498

• Research Scientist | $60,000

• Laboratory Manager | $60,000

• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist | $55,000

• Chemical Engineer | $48,500

• Mechanical Engineer | $64,00

Average salaries as indicated by Career Coach            

Curriculum 

• Bioprocess Technology Focus Areas

  • Business & Management Program Electives Core Set

    • MS 251

    • MGMT 330

    • MGMT 331

    • PROD 315

    • MGMT 341 or MGMT 451

• Biology & Chemistry Program Electives Core Set

  • BIOL 111CHEM 120(n or a&b) or CHEM 121 (a,b)

  • BIOL 140CHEM 124(n or a&b) or CHEM 125 (a, b)

  • BIOL 204 CHEM 241(a,b) (only if 121’s&125’s)

  • BIOL 250CHEM 331 (only if 121’s&125’s)

  • BIOL 330CHEM 335 (only if 121’s&125’s)

  • BIOL 371 orBIOL 490CHEM 2/396

To Pursue Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies Degree at SIUE:

• For more information, contact the Integrative Studies advisor:

  • Dawn Huckleberry
  • 618-650-3701
  • dreed@siue.edu

Application to SIUE Integrative Studies Program