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Bachelor of Biological Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago

  • Chicago, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Illinois Chicago campus

About the program

A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Hospitals
  • Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
  • Oxford Nanopore)
  • Zoos and conservation trusts
  • Bioscience
  • Biotechnology and healthcare
  • Environmental agencies and consultancies

Curriculum

  • Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
  • Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
  • With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
  • And a final project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school credentials with certified English translation
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English proof (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE 54 or Duolingo 120) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school credentials by country (country tool on the international requirements page), Official transcripts with certified English translation, SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check first-year or transfer requirements and deadlines. Fall 2027 early action is 2 November 2026 and regular decision 1 February 2027. Apply on the Common Application and pay the 170 USD fee (70 USD plus 100 USD international evaluation fee). Upload official transcripts with certified English translations and English test scores or an exemption. SAT/ACT are optional. After admission
  2. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$37,698 USD
Application fee$170 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChicago
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
DepartmentBiological Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.