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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESBIOLOGY HOMEPROGRAMS OF STUDY BS Allied HealthCareer opportunities PHYSICAL SCIENCES HOMEADMISSIONRESOURCESFACULTYSUPPORT STAFF
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Programs Roosevelt's Biology programs can be completed at either the Chicago or Schaumburg campuses. State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, small classes and individualized advising and instruction provide RU students with a competitive edge. Consult the University Course Catalogs for more information. Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Biology The BS and BA in Biology at Roosevelt are designed to provide broad-based training for students with a variety of career goals. Students who complete the major go on to careers with:
A bachelor's degree in biology also prepares students to teach science at the secondary level (for detailed certification requirements see the Roosevelt University College of Education). Pre-professional StudiesStudents who are interested in any of the following professional careers can enroll in the Biology BS degree program or a post-baccalaureate program:
Recent Roosevelt graduates have gone on to training at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Yale University, University of Illinois, and many others. Note: Students who plan to transfer from a community college should incorporate a strong preparation in mathematics and chemistry in their first two years of college, and consult a counselor at their college about Roosevelt's articulation programs. This program is designed to provide students with extensive laboratory training in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry. A student holding a certificate may obtain employment in the biotechnology industry, pharmaceutical companies, university research laboratories, forensic laboratories, or medical research centers. The 15-semester-hour certificate is available as an option for undergraduate biology and chemistry majors as well as post-baccalaureate and MS students. Bachelor of Science in Allied Health The allied health majors are 3+1 programs, which contain 90 semester hours of prerequisite courses at RU and the final 30 hours in a hospital or clinical setting. Medical Technologists perform a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other fluids of the body, usually for the purpose of diagnosis. The techniques of hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical chemistry are commonly employed. Clinical courses are taken at the Evanston Memorial Hospital. A degree completion program is also available to students who wish to complete their bachelor's degree after having completed a 2-year MLT or CLT program at a community college. Nuclear medicine physicians use radioactive and stable nuclides to diagnose anatomic or physiologic conditions and to provide therapy. The nuclear medicine technologist works with the physician to instruct and examine patients prior to the procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, use radiation detection devices on patients and patient specimens, and participate in research projects. The fourth year is spent in full-time clinical training at our accredited hospital affiliates, Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s School of Nuclear Medicine Technology and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Radiation Therapy Technologists are involved in direct patient care. Under the supervision of radiation oncologists, they use high energy X-rays, electron beams, or radioisotopes to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapists must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to terminally ill. The Radiation Therapy Technology Students complete 30 hours of clinical training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s School of Radiation Therapy. The Roosevelt Scholars Program provides select students coming from high schools or community colleges with an enriched academic program, generous merit scholarship support reserved specifically for science majors, internship and research opportunities, and professional mentors while at the University. For more information about becoming a Roosevelt Scholar, contact Sam Rosenberg, Ph.D., Director, at (312) 341-3697.
MS in Biotechnology and Chemical Science The M.S. in Chemical and Biotechnology is a unique interdisciplinary graduate program designed to meet the needs of professionals in rapidly growing areas of research and development. The emphasis is on the development of practical laboratory skills and a strong conceptual foundation in these cross-over disciplines. Students may concentrate in either biotechnology or chemistry. We encourage students to work directly with faculty members on supervised laboratory research projects. The 36 semester-hour program requires a one-semester research experience. Pre-professional StudiesNon-degree students who are interested in any of the following professional careers can pursue post-baccalaureate course credit as a bridge to future study:
Recent Roosevelt graduates have gone on to training at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Yale University, University of Illinois, and many others. This program is designed to provide students with extensive laboratory training in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry. A student holding a certificate may obtain employment in the biotechnology industry, pharmaceutical companies, university research laboratories, forensic laboratories, or medical research centers.
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