Loyola University Chicago The Graduate School Biology 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60611 US   Phone: 1-312-915-8900   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. On Campus   The Department of Biology offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Science Degree in Biology. Through its structure and its faculty, the program focuses on the development of experimental and intellectual skills required for vigorous research. Since we offer a research/thesis based M.S. degree, the program takes approximately 2 to 3 years to complete. Students may pursue graduate study in any of the areas of scientific interest represented among the faculty. Research interests of the faculty fall into three broad areas: Cell and Molecular Biology; Biochemistry and Physiology; and Population Biology and Ecology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2453  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1589  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $685  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12330  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic