Program Description

Study in various areas, from molecular biology to natural history, is available to the student seeking preparation for teaching or for research in modern biology. LLU is a Christian, Seventh-day Adventist university, and values high quality education in the context of Christian belief and pursuit of a supportive relationship between faith and science.

Program Website

Program Length

2-5 Years

Possible Careers

Secondary and University Teaching, Fields of Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources. Some areas of specialization are: animal behavior, animal physiology, molecular systematics, ecological physiology, behavioral ecology, conservation biology, marine biology, and paleontology.

Application Deadlines

Quarter Application Open Priority Deadline Final Deadline
Autumn of 2024 Aug 1, 2023 Jan 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
Autumn of 2025 Aug 1, 2024 Jan 1, 2025 May 1, 2025

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the general School of Medicine admission requirements. Expected undergraduate preparation includes a bachelor's degree with a biology major or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university (minimum GPA 3.0), including the co-requisite courses listed under Prerequisites.

Prerequisites

Precalculus (required)

Calculus (recommended)

Statistics

General Chemistry (1year)

Organic Chemistry (1year)

Biochemistry (recommended)

General Physics (1 year)

20 quarter units from 2 or more of:

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

General Physics

Geology


Some of these courses may be taken during residence at LLU, with the approval of the admissions committee.
Integrating faith and health
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

Academic Year 2017-2018

Year of Program: Year 1
Tuition $6,960
Fees $3,196
Books & Supplies
Instruments
Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) $14,100
Total $24,256

Notes

Many students in this program receive financial aid.

Estimated Living Expenses

Academic Year 2017-2018, off campus, with a roommate

Year of Program: Year 1
Months enrolled 12
Food and Housing
Transportation
Miscellaneous Personal Costs

Notes

  • Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
  • International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
  • In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.