Bring science and art together to tell meaningful stories.
BVU's Scientific Illustration program combines artistic creativity with scientific accuracy to prepare you for a unique and rewarding career. Through hands-on studio courses taught by professional artists, you'll build skills in drawing, painting, design, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and art history while creating illustrations that inform, educate, and inspire.
Why study Scientific Illustration at BVU
A BVU scientific illustration degree combines hands-on studio experience, personalized instruction from professional artists, and interdisciplinary learning to prepare you for careers where art and science come together to educate, communicate, and inspire.
Small Studio Classes
Learn in small, collaborative studio environments with personalized instruction and a curriculum focused on artistic growth and career outcomes.
Studios & Gallery Spaces
Create, experiment, and refine your skills in dedicated studio and gallery spaces beginning in your first year.
One-of-a-Kind Program
Study in one of the nation's few undergraduate scientific illustration programs, gaining specialized training that blends art and science.
Experienced Artist Mentors
Learn from practicing artists who provide hands-on instruction, professional mentorship, and guidance throughout your creative journey.
Julia Renkly '25
Art has always been Julia’s way of expressing herself. Her favorite thing to draw is the human figure. When she came to BVU she wished you could combine her love of art and human anatomy. Her professor told her she could! Majoring in scientific illustration created the best of both worlds for Julia. She has improved her artwork while gaining more insight and knowledge about how the human body works.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students develop artistic and scientific expertise through studio courses, biology coursework, and portfolio-building experiences that prepare them for professional careers or graduate study.
Build a strong foundation in drawing, design, biology, and the fundamentals of scientific observation.
Develop advanced illustration techniques while exploring biological concepts and creating scientifically accurate visual communications.
Complete a professional portfolio that prepares you for careers in scientific illustration, medical-related graphic design, laboratory research, or graduate study in medical illustration.
BVU scientific illustration graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
A flexible program that lets you explore your interests while building a strong foundation in scientific illustration. Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Where art meets science
Creativity meets opportunity.