Concordia University Chicago
Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago

7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305, United States Chicago, USA Visit web page

Biology (BA/BS)

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA/BS in Biology : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

To apply, you will need the following: 

  • A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
  • Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
  • Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
  • A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
  • Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
  • A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
  • Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
    • A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
    • A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
    • Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95

Speciality

Description

Per Year

Per Semester

Technology Fee

$436.00

$218.00

Wellness/Medical Fee

$160.00

$80.00

Student Activity Fee

$356.00

$178.00

Registration and Records Fee

$96.00

$48.00

Green Fee

$10.00

$5.00

Total (commuter)

$38,798.00

$19,399.00

Additional information

Biology Program and Degree Overview

Students who major in biology typically prepare themselves for careers in research, health care, environmental management, and education, both traditional and adult education at aquariums, museums and zoos. Specialty areas within the field of biology include biotechnology, forensic science, environmental policy and science writing.

We offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree options. This allows you to choose the degree that best suits your needs. For those interested in studying biology in graduate school or pursuing a career in health sciences, a Bachelor of Science degree is recommended.

Those interested in careers as a laboratory technician or in allied health care, such as nursing, should consider the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career Opportunities

  • Research Technician
  • Science Policy Analyst
  • Park Ranger
  • Microbiologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Science Lab Director
  • Professor
  • Medical Technologist 
  • Physician 
  • Forensic Scientist