About the course
A two-year, thesis-based program, the Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary program offering students opportunities to explore research in a wide range of topics, including cancer etiology and therapeutics, molecular virology, eukaryotic gene transcription and regulation, molecular immunology, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics, and molecular cardiology. With faculty from every basic science department on campus, we offer customized educational and research experiences to meet each student's goals. The MS Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology trains students in the basic science and methodology of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, helping them to apply this knowledge in careers as research assistants in academia, Bioetech, or as educators. Graduates often seek additional education in MD and/or PhD programs. More than half of program graduates work in industry or academia. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Maywood |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Maywood |
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Entry requirements for Loyola University of Chicago
The Graduate School welcomes applications from international students who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT or a 550 on the written test is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
English language requirements
6.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0
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