Overview

On the Biology programme from Concordia University of Chicago you can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. As a member of the program, you will be encouraged to supplement your classroom learning through independent study in the Department of Natural Sciences.

Key facts

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.

They 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.

Careers and opportunities

Research Technician

Science Policy Analyst

Park Ranger

Microbiologist

Environmental Consultant

Science Lab Director

Professor

Medical Technologist

Physician

Forensic Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology (With Lab)

Molecular and Cell Biology (With Lab)

Genetics (With Lab)

Medical Terminology

Biology in the World Today (With Lab)

Consumer Chemistry (With Lab)

Physics of Things We Use (With Lab)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Application

International: The undergraduate admission office must receive all documents at least two months prior to the expected term

National: Rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37740 USD / year

≈ 37740 USD / year
Out-of-State

37740 USD / year

≈ 37740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37740 USD / year

≈ 37740 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

River Forest

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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