Learn more about studying Biological Sciences as an international student.
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What the University of Chicago says about their program:
Contacts Program of Study General Education Requirements for the Biological Sciences AP, IB, or A-Level Exam Credit Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences Biology Track Specialization Programs in the Biological Sciences Interdisciplinary Biology Tracks Ecology and Evolution Track Global and Public Health Track Computational Biology Track Program Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Honors Research Opportunities Minor in Biological Sciences Grading and Academic Honesty Biological Sciences (BIOS) Courses Upper-level Elective Courses Big Problems Courses Specialized Courses Independent Study and Research Courses Graduate-Level Courses
Biology is the study of life, past and present. Our curriculum offers courses in many fields, from theoretical to experimental biology, and from molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying life to the complex interactions of organisms in ecosystems.
Biology Track (BA and BS) : Majors in the Biology Track take a series of foundational courses that span biological knowledge across fields and scales.
applicants are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test.
Primary Language Waiver:
Education Waiver:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, the United States.
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The University of Chicago considers international applicants for need-based financial aid. Students who will need aid during their enrollment should apply for aid during the admissions process under the university’s international financial-aid rules.
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The University of Chicago publishes affordability, financial-aid, and tuition-and-fee information for students considering study. The University of Chicago also provides separate guidance to help students understand available financial support and the costs connected with enrolment.
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,002 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,406 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $101 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $68 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $68 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $75 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $246 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $150 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $17 |
| Gym membership | $69 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and csl.uchicago.edu (University published).
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