Overview

You’ll study physiology, ecology, cell dynamics, the genetic regulation of plant and animal development, and much more.

Our internships draw on Chicago’s world-class research, cultural and medical resources. You may study marine ecology at the Shedd Aquarium or advanced botany at the Morton Arboretum.

This fascinating and demanding Biology and Secondary Education major at Illinois Dominican University will prepare you for success in a variety of rewarding professional fields, including health care, education and research. You can choose from one of three optional concentrations to align your coursework with you specific interests: health science, molecular-cellular biology and ecology-organismal biology.

Features

You’ll find a new home in Parmer Hall, the campus’s newest and largest building. It has 16 laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, including a human cadaver lab, a digital cadaver table and robotic “patients” for simulated learning. Students have the opportunity to conduct research on campus or at research centers such as Rush University Medical Center, the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, the Field Museum or Brookfield Zoo.

You can combine academic study with compassionate service to people in need, or immerse yourself in a different society and culture through our outstanding study abroad programs.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Genetics

Research Methods in Molecular Biology

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Organic Chemistry Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Analytic Geometry and Calculus

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-11 00:00:00 , International

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National: We make admission decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Official high school transcripts, emailed directly from the issuing institution
Official high school transcripts/marksheets and translations through a certified translation agency must be emailed to the Director of International Enrollment
Proof of English Proficiency
For I-20: Bank Statement showing a minimum of $53,978 USD and completed and a signed Financial Statement Form
A copy of your passport bio page

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Tuition Fee

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International

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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