Course variations

Course summary

This dual-degree option is an appealing option with greater opportunities for advancement and a higher salary base for successful graduates. Numerous job opportunities are available for students interested in becoming secondary science teachers.

Program modules

The modules include BIOL 101 General Biology I (3); BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1); BIOL 102 General Biology II (3); BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1); BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3); BIOL 265 Ecology (3); BIOL 282 Genetics (3); one lab course from BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (2); BIOL 266 Ecology Lab (2); BIOL 283 Genetics Lab (2); Electives (19 Credit Hrs.); Chemistry (16 Credit Hrs.) CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3); CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1); CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3); CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1); CHEM 223 organic Chemistry A (3); CHEM 225 organic Chemistry Lab A (1); CHEM 224 organic Chemistry B (3); CHEM 226 organic Chemistry Lab B (1) or CHEM 105; CHEM 106 or CHEM 221; CHEM 222; Mathematics (6 Credit Hrs.) MATH 131 or 161 Calculus I (3/4); MATH 132 or 162 Calculus II (3/4); Physics (8 Credit Hrs.) PHYS 111 or 113 Physics I (3/4); PHYS 131 or 133 Physics Lab I (1); PHYS 112 or 114 Physics II (3/4); PHYS 132 or 134 Physics Lab II (1).

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have completed high school preparatory curriculum with four years of English (required); three to four years of math; three years of social science; two or more years of foreign language; three to four years of natural or physical science (with lab). Also applicants whose first or native language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency with a minimum of 79 on the TOEFL exam or a 6.5 on the IELTS, 550 on the written test or 213 on the computer-based test.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology