MS in Biology

Biology is a professional field that is essential to society's health and well-being on a number of levels. The biology field fuels advances in areas like medicine and agriculture while providing an understanding of how our natural world functions and what improvements can be made.The Master of Science (MS) in Biology program offered through Loyola's Graduate School gives you powerful preparation to be part of scientific discovery at the highest levels.The MS in Biology can be pursued either full-time. Classes are held at the Lake Shore Campus, located on Chicago's North Side, right along Lake Michigan, in a diverse and dynamic residential area.The MS in Biology is a 30-credit-hour program that includes required core courses, electives, teaching practica, and research activities.If you are interested in the master's in biology program, please contact individual faculty members to discuss research opportunities in their areas of interest and gain the necessary thesis direction for entry.The program's graduate faculty is composed of internationally acclaimed researchers and scholars. They are active, engaged mentors who will involve you in research at the forefront of modern biology.