BS Biology at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

To make an impact on every form of life on Earth—from helping to heal humans to making life-altering discoveries under a microscope—you need to understand the basics of living systems and the hands-on training to see it in action. Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Biology prepares you to explore everything from molecules to entire ecosystems by developing technical and critical-thinking skills through hands-on research opportunities from your first day on campus, where you’ll work alongside world-class faculty.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The B.S. in Biology at Illinois Tech immerses students in the exploration of life at every level, starting on your first day as you begin to connect core concepts of evolution, genetics, and health to the pressing scientific questions that our world faces today. Microbiology courses reveal the hidden world of microorganisms, shaping breakthroughs in medicine, biotechnology, and food safety, while advanced biochemistry and cell biology courses dive deeper into how molecules, enzymes, and organelles power living systems.

Career pathways

Graduates of the B.S. in Biology can pursue medical school, graduate programs, or a multitude of career pathways, including: Environmental scientist; Research assistant; Laboratory technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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