B.S. in Biology
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Loyola's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology degree program offers a myriad of undergraduate student research opportunities. The program's reputation also has enabled students to secure internships in hospitals, at medical equipment companies, zoos, biotech companies and many other employers. Loyola students recommended for admission by the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee have nearly an 80% acceptance rate into health professional schools, which is nearly double the national average of 45%. This also attests to the caliber of Loyola's Biology program. |
- Biology Brochure (PDF)
- B.S. in Biology With No Emphasis
- B.S. in Biology With Ecology Emphasis
- B.S. in Biology With Molecular Emphasis
- Course Offerings
- Course Prerequisites (PDF)
- Course Schedules (PDF)
- Current Student Resources
- Internships
- Lab Requirements
- Permission to Register Forms (396, 397, 398, 399)
- Request Information
- Suggested Course Sequence
- Summer Sessions: Biology Courses
- Undergraduate Research Brochure (PDF)
- Undergraduate Research Programs (LUROP)
BIOLOGY COURSES: REQUIRED
(19 Credit Hrs.)- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3)
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1)
- BIOL 102 General Biology II (3)
- BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1)
- BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3)
- BIOL 265 Ecology (3)
- BIOL 282 Genetics (3)
ONE lab course from the following:
- BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (2)
- BIOL 266 Ecology Lab (2)
- BIOL 283 Genetics Lab (2)
BIOLOGY COURSES: ELECTIVES
(19 Credit Hrs.)- Two elective courses must include a laboratory component
- For a listing of available Biology Electives, click here.
BIOLOGY LABORATORY: REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 5 labs are required for the B.S. in Biology
- For a listing of the lab requirements, click here.
CHEMISTRY:
(16 Credit Hrs.)- CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3) *
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3) *
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1)
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry A (3) **
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry B (3) **
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab B (1)
* OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106
** OR CHEM 221, CHEM 222
MATHEMATICS:
(6 Credit Hrs.)- MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4)
- MATH 132 OR 162 Calculus II (3/4)
PHYSICS:
(8 Credit Hrs.)- PHYS 111 OR 113 Physics I (3/4)
- PHYS 131 OR 133 Physics Lab I (1)
- PHYS 112 OR 114 Physics II (3/4)
- PHYS 132 OR 134 Physics Lab II (1)
RESEARCH:
- Undergraduate research, steps on selecting a lab, click here.
TRANSFERRING CREDIT:
- Transfer students seeking the B.S. in Biology degree must take a minimum of 20 credit hours in Biology courses at Loyola. No more than 18 credit hours from another institution may be applied to the B.S. in Biology degree program.
Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the B.S. in Biology complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS).
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101* CHEM 111* MATH 131* |
4 3 1 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102* CHEM 112* MATH 132* |
4 3 1 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 BIOL 252 or 266 or 283 CHEM 223* CHEM 225* |
3 2 3 1 |
BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 CHEM 224* CHEM 226* |
3 3 1 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 PHYS 111* PHYS 131* |
3 3 1 |
BIOL Elective PHYS 112* PHYS 132* |
4 3 1 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 3 |
BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 4 |
* May be replaced by a more difficult course.
