About

Our Biology degree is designed to provide you with the most diverse range of biological subjects to study and to help you develop a wealth of scientific skills so that you can access the most diverse range of biology-based employment. So, whether you’re interested in microbiology or ecology, learning molecular biology skills or fieldwork skills, or working in biotechnology or conservation, you will find everything you’re looking for here at Chester. This diverse learning experience will enable you to find your passion and prepare you for a career exploring and applying it. Studying Biology, and all the life sciences that it encompasses will give you a fantastic and enjoyable opportunity to understand the world we live in. Our degree considers the fascinating mechanisms that allow life on Earth (and potentially elsewhere in the Universe) to exist, as well as how organisms interact with each other and the world around us. Studying Biology as a subject not only allows you to develop your understanding of all biosciences and how they relate to each other, but it will also allow you to find and develop your passion for new areas of biology.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Biologist, Microbiologist, Geneticist, Biomedical Researcher, Zoologist, Botanist, Environmental Scientist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Biotechnologist, Bioinformatics Analyst, Conservation Biologist, Wildlife Manager, Sustainability Officer, Climate Policy Analyst, Hydrologist, Biomedical Engineer, Science Teacher, Science Writer or Journalist, Curriculum Developer, Museum Educator, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Agricultural Scientist, Quality Control Technician, NGO Program Coordinator, Science Policy Analyst.

Eligibility

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Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Concordia University Chicago below;

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate (Elective Biology)

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Concordia University Chicago will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


January, 2026

From July, 2025 to November, 2025

September, 2026

From August, 2025 to April, 2026

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