Study Biology (B.S.)/Biology for the Health Professions (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology in the USA, Lewis College of Science and Letters

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The B.S. in biology degree program provides a solid foundation for a pursuit in the health professions including medicine, osteopathic medicine, and dental schools. However, health professions schools are competitive. The Master of Science in Biology for the Health Professions is a post-baccalaureate, pre-medical program that is designed to strengthen you as an applicant for professional health schools, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. Illinois Tech’s five-year Accelerated Master’s Program in biology and biology for the health professions provides the skills, knowledge, and experiences to open doors to career opportunities. The Master of Science in Biology for the Health Professions is a post-baccalaureate, pre-medical program, designed to strengthen you as an applicant for professional health schools, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy.

Which department am I in?

Lewis College of Science and Letters

Study options

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$53,198.00 per year

Mandatory Fees - Student Activity Fee - Full time - $125 Per Semester

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Mies (Main) Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$53,198.00 per year

Mandatory Fees - Student Activity Fee - Full time - $125 Per Semester

Application deadline

15/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Mies (Main) Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Submit official or certified copies of the marks or grades of courses completed prior to university or college entrance, as well as all board examination scores. In cases where official transcripts are not issued in English, you must submit the official native language transcript along with a certified translated English version.Official SAT and ACT test scores (optional): Submission of standardized test scores is optional for admission. This policy applies to all first-year, transfer, and international applicants and all merit scholarship considerations.Provide a copy of your passport, which is needed to fulfill the visa requirements. Submit letter of recommendations (optional).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.