BS Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Scientific disciplines are increasingly intertwined, and knowledge traditionally confined to a single discipline is no longer sufficient to tackle many of tomorrow's challenges. Just ask many of our faculty who are affiliated with the advanced facilities at the Argonne National Laboratory to study proteins, their molecular structures, the drugs that interact with them, and/or the development of novel drugs. Access the world-class computing and X-ray facilities available at Argonne.

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

Career pathways

The molecular biochemistry and biophysics program at Illinois tech imparts students with interdisciplinary skills in biology, chemistry, and physics. Careers benefitting from the intersection between these skills include: Biotechnician; Clinical research associate; Health care scientist; Immunologist; Government/company 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 Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the molecular biochemistry and biophysics program. Consult with your academic adviser before transferring into this program.

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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