Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the MS in Biology
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the School of Science and Technology. Expected undergraduate preparation includes a bachelor’s degree with a biology major or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
The following courses are required: precalculus, one year of general physics, one year of general chemistry, and one year of organic chemistry. The following courses are recommended: calculus, statistics, and biochemistry.
Students pursuing the MS degree are urged to select a research project with a primary faculty member from the department.
Admission requirements for the PhD in Biology
The successful applicant must meet the general admission requirements of the School of Science and Technology. Undergraduate preparation should include a bachelor’s degree in biology (MS recommended). The following courses are required: precalculus, one year of general physics, one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry. The following courses are recommended: calculus, statistics, and biochemistry.
In addition, all applicants are required to have:
- An overall 3.0 GPA
- Letters of recommendation from three faculty at the institution you attended
- A completed online application at www.llu.edu/central/apply/index.page
For a complete list of degree requirements see the current Loma Linda University Catalog.
For more information on admission requirements and how to complete an online application visit www.llu.edu/central/apply/index.page.