Overview

The biology field fuels advances in areas like medicine, conservation, and the effects of climate change, while providing an understanding of how our natural world functions and has evolved.

Through Loyola University Chicago' Biology program, you can engage in research opportunities across a broad range of research areas, including ecology, evolution, microbiology, genetics, neuroscience, and cell, developmental, and molecular biology.

Careers

As a graduate of the MS in Biology program, you'll be prepared for roles in any number of professional settings, including government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of Engineers; as well as private industry and teaching at the high school, community college, and college level.

Many program graduates also move on to pursue a doctorate.

You will benefit from faculty and alumni connections at prestigious institutions such as the Chicago Field Museum, Morton Arboretum, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Chicago Botanic Garden.

Specific job options include:

Biochemist

Cell and molecular biologist

Microbiologist

Environmental scientist

Evolutionary biologist

Developmental biologist

Research scientist

Forensic scientist

Aquatic biologist

Geneticist

Neuroscientist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Microbiology

Advanced Development

Advanced Genetics

Advanced Cell Biology

Advanced Immunology

Advanced Parasitology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

3 Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Approval from a Faculty Research Advisor

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18225 USD / year

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18225 USD / year

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18225 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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