Get a head start on a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science at Roosevelt University. Our College of Science, Health and Pharmacy offers a series of programs in biology, chemistry and health sciences for continuing Roosevelt students and visiting students. These intensive online and on-campus courses include laboratory projects and connects students to expert faculty and industry professionals.
high school student courses
Summer Pharmacy Academy
Course Date: June 20–23, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Earned Credit Hours: N/A
Course Format: Schaumburg Campus
Course Description: Roosevelt University’s College of Science, Health and Pharmacy offers the Summer Pharmacy Academy for high school students to learn about careers in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences through daily interactive activities and labs. The academy provides career pathways in pharmacy, along with details about Roosevelt’s Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Those who complete the academy will also earn the Roosevelt University College of Science, Health and Pharmacy Summer Pharmacy Academy Certificate of Completion. Note: Due to the nature of this hands-on course, space is limited. To apply for the program, visit the Summer Pharmacy Academy web page.
Recommended Cohort: High school rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with an interest in the sciences or pharmacy
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT COURSES
Human Biology (BIOL 111)
Course Date: May 30, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Online
Course Description: University and transfer articulation requirements for non-majors’ biological science. This course introduces students to basic human biology from molecules and cells to organ systems and even populations.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate students and visiting new students
The Nature of Science (BIOL 113)
Course Date: May 30, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Online
Course Description: Course fulfills University and transfer articulation requirements for non-majors’ biological science with lab. Course focuses on the practice of science and scientific thinking that can be applied to society's grand challenges.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate students and visiting new students
Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL 301)
Course Date: May 30, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Online
Course Description: Biological principles relating to cellular and sub-cellular levels of organization. Topics include introductory biochemistry, cell biology and ultrastructure, and cell physiology.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate students and visiting new students
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 211)
Lecture Course Date: May 30, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Lab Course Date: May 30, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: On-campus lab (Wabash Building and Schaumburg Campus)
Course Description: Students can complete two semesters of the organic chemistry program – which is required for many science degrees – in a single summer.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate students and visiting new students
Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 212)
Lecture Course Date: May 30, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Lab Course Date: May 30, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 2–3
Course Format: On-campus lab (Wabash Building and Schaumburg Campus)
Course Description: Students can complete two semesters of the organic chemistry program – which is required for many science degrees – in a single summer.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate students and visiting new students
GRADUATE STUDENT COURSES
Topics in Biology: One Health (BIOL 483)
Course Date: May 30, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Online
Course Description: Course designed to build direct experience with the growing fields of multidisciplinary health care. Discussions foster exploration of solutions to problems in health care, biological research, and approaches to combat health disparities.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt graduate students and graduate students-at-large
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT COURSES
Genomics & Applied Bioinformatics (BIOL 363/463)
Undergraduate Course Date: May 30, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Graduate Course Date: July 10, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 3
Course Format: Online
Undergraduate Course Description: Biological principles relating to cellular and sub-cellular levels of organization. Topics include introductory biochemistry, cell biology and ultrastructure, and cell physiology.
Graduate Course Description: Course designed to build direct experience with the growing fields of computational genomics.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate, graduate students and visiting new students
Biology of Birds: Ornithology (BIOL 381/481)
Course Date: July 10, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Earned Credit Hours: 4
Mandatory Pre-Sessions: May 5, 2023 and July 6, 2023 (on-campus sessions); July 13, 18, 20 and 22, 2023 (online sessions); July 25, 27 and 29, 2023 (in-person field sessions/activities)
Course Format: Chicago Campus (Wabash Building)
Course Description: Hands-on course in the study of birds, from basic biology, to evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, ecology and behavior. Labs will take place at the Field Museum, using real specimens. The course’s exploratory field work component will include bird identification skills and bird ecology and behavior.
Recommended Cohort: Continuing Roosevelt undergraduate, graduate students and visiting new students
To register, contact your academic advisor. For additional course details, visit Roosevelt’s Course Finder.
For information on tuition, visit Tuition and Fees.