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The Molecular Biology Program offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Applicants to both programs are evaluated by the same Admissions Committee, however applicants to the M.S. program are ranked separately from Ph.D. applicants, taking into consideration the less comprehensive nature of the training for an M.S. degree.

Applicants to the Program in Molecular Biology must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in biological sciences (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) or Chemistry. Undergraduate research experience is strongly recommended.

The applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical examination, and have the scores reported to Loyola University Chicago. It is recommended that applicants also take the Subject Exam in Cell and Molecular Biology but this is not a requirement. Foreign applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as granted in the United States. Foreign applicants must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have scores reported to Loyola University Chicago. 

GRE Codes

  • Loyola University Chicago 1412
  • Molecular Biology Graduate Program 0206

TOEFL Codes

  • Loyola University Chicago 1412
  • Molecular Biology Graduate Program 74

 Applicants to the Molecular Biology Program may apply online (no application fee), or request information about the graduate program, which will include a paper application ($40.00 application fee). The first round of applications are evaluated in January so early submission is encouraged. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 1 of the academic year for which application is being made.

Applicants are evaluated on their entire application packet. The Molecular Biology Graduate Program has no minimum required GRE or TOEFL scores, however, only applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) are considered strong candidates. To apply for admission to the graduate program in Molecular Biology the following documents are required from domestic applicants:

  • A completed admission application
  • One set of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
  • Official GRE scores from the General Exam taken within the past four years
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose

For international applicants, the following documents are required in addition to those listed above:

  • TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
  • Evaluations of international transcripts by an outside credentialing service. Go to www.ece.org for information about this service and to download an application.

All application documents should be sent to:

Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611

If you have any questions, please e-mail: gradapp@luc.edu

A personal interview is required for admission. For foreign applicants an interview by telephone must be arranged.

Contact Us

To request more information which will answer questions you may have about the Molecular Biology Graduate Program admission and application process, please complete our online request form:  www.luc.edu/gpem/request

For inquiries from those other than prospective students, please contact Margarita Quesada at mquesd@lumc.edu.

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