BS Biological Sciences (Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology Concentration) at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Biological Sciences majors study living systems; this concentration focuses on molecular, cellular and organismal biology. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 40 semester hours in the major plus 27-28 hours of prerequisite and collateral courses. Required prerequisite and collateral courses include MATH 170 Calculus for the Life Sciences; MATH 180 Calculus I; STAT 130 Introduction to Statistics for the Life Sciences; PHYS 131 Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I.

Career pathways

Biological Sciences graduates are prepared for careers in the health professions, veterinary or pharmacy study, and a range of life-science fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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