Program Overview
The Biology at Loyola University Chicago is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Scientific Logic and Critical Thinking
- Seminar in Biology
- Graduate Department Seminar
- Instruction in Teaching Biology
- Introduction to Developmental Biology
- Laboratory in Psychobiology
- Advanced Microbiology
- Introductory Immunology
- Biology of Persistent Diseases
- General Virology
- Evolution
- Animal Behavior
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A $40 application fee
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work
- Scores for the general GRE
- Three letters of recommendation (usually from referees familiar with the applicant\'s academic work)
- A statement of purpose describing academic and research interests and professional goals
- Either a TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English. For the TOEFL, a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the written test is required. The minimum score for the new TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) is 79\xc2\x9680. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
- International applicants, or US applicants who completed school abroad, are required to submit non-US transcripts to an outside credential evaluation service
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,033 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months