Overview

This two-year, full-time research-intensive program partners with Loyola's Infectious Disease and Immunology Research Institute (InDIRI) to create a community of uniquely collaborative and integrated scientific researchers with expertise in bacterial and viral disease, host-microbe interactions, immunology, translational and implementation studies.

With a degree in Infectious Disease and Immunology from Loyola University Chicago, you will have a solid foundation to prepare for a variety of careers and/or advanced degrees in Biomedical Sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values to begin a career in pharmaceutical or academic research, nursing, clinical lab science, science writing, forensic medicine, health care policy, and other biotech fields.

A thorough understanding of the fields of infectious disease and immunology

The ability to effectively read and interpret scientific literature

The ability to discuss, develop and conduct projects that call for a broad training in the Biomedical Sciences and focused training in Infectious Disease and Immunology

Technical expertise in molecular and/or cellular biology and a variety of other areas, such as Biochemistry, immunological techniques, enzyme assays, and cell culture

The ability to design and conduct a biomedical research project from experimental design to protocol development and data analysis

To act as a liaison to mediate collaboration between researchers and clinical faculty and in situations that require familiarity with clinical presentations within the areas of infectious disease and immunology

Demonstrate strong communication skills for effective dialogues with colleagues, clients, physicians, and research scientists

Strong verbal presentation skills for presenting research to clinicians, researchers, and the public

Incorporate high standards of ethics into research design and execution, and data interpretation and with respect to patient interaction and confidentiality

The ability to contribute to the health sciences, medicine, and related areas in the public and private sectors

Incorporate high ethical standards in research design and execution, data interpretation, and patient interaction and confidentiality

Connect coursework and research to the realities of the clinical environment to establish an understanding and appreciation of the continuity of biomedical research from “bench-to-bedside-to community”

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in Biomedical Sciences

Molecular Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Infections and Immunology

Statistical Methods for Biomedical Sciences

Oral Presentation

Infectious Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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

Completed application.

Applicants must submit GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical exams) from the past four years to Loyola University Chicago. Although not required, we recommend applicants take the Subject Exam in Cell and Molecular Biology. Applicants may also submit official MCAT scores (if available).

Applicants should have completed at least a bachelor's degree. Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work are required for admission.

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation.

Your statement of purpose should be a brief, one page statement that explains your interest in this program.

A personal interview is required. International applicants can interview via phone or video conference.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20175 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20175 USD / year

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In-State

20175 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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