Program Overview
The Medical Sciences at Loyola University Chicago is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Medical Sciences 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,751 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,751 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medical Literature and Ethics
- Advanced Developmental Biology
- Advanced Genetics
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Vertebrate Reproductive Biology
- Advanced Neurobiology
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- MAMS Application- Application to the Graduate School of Loyola University Chicago
- Official MCAT Score(s)- Minimum required score of 25 for old MCAT and 500 with confidence band for new MCAT. The oldest MCAT score considered is three years prior to date of entrance to MAMS.
- Official Transcript(s) - Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
- Officially Processed AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS (only for students who have applied to medical school)Students who have applied to medical school must submit an officially processed, accepted copy of their most recent completed AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS application. This copy can be sent in PDF or paper format, and does not have to be directly transmitted from the application service. An \xc2\x93in progress\xc2\x94 or unofficial application may be sent by students who are first time applicants to medical school who have not yet completed an application cycle, if AACOM, AAMC, or TMDSAS has not yet completed review of the application.
- Expanded Resume - Students should provide a detailed account of their extracurricular experiences. Discuss any clinical, employment, teaching, leadership and research experiences along with a brief description of what was learned from each experience.
- Personal Statement - The personal statement conveys the student\'s motivation for becoming a physician, and shares experiences that have contributed to their decision. Students may use the personal statement from their most recent completed AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS application, if applicable.
- Statement of Purpose/Medical School Application History - The statement of purpose explains your career goals and why you would be a good fit for the program. Why have you chosen the MAMS program and how will it help you on your journey to becoming a physician? For students who have applied to medical school, an application history must be provided. This includes information on how many times the student has applied for entry into medical school and what the results were. Provide information on whether or not the student was granted any interviews or placed on waitlists.
- Three Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation appropriate for a medical school application and/or the committee letter written by the student\'s undergraduate institution. Letters of special value to the MAMS application review committee include an evaluation of the student\'s performance in non-research associated clinical patient contact settings. Academic and research letters are also useful.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,751 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,751 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,751 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,751 (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- Language English
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