Master of Biological Forensics at Loyola University Maryland

Purpose 

Loyola and Stonehill College wish to foster a spirit of cooperation between these two educational institutions. This Agreement will facilitate the application to, admission to, and completion of the Loyola Biological Forensics M.S. graduate programs for Stonehill College students who meet specific requirements. 

Eligibility 

Fast Track admission to the Loyola Biological Forensics M.S. program requires the following:

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Stonehill College with a major or minor in Biochemistry, Biology, or Chemistry
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and minimum GPA of 3.0 for all science courses at the time of application
• Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements noted above

 An official transcript will be required at the time of application, and final acceptance will be dependent upon receipt of official final transcripts following graduation from Stonehill College. Final transcripts must reflect the criteria stated above. 

Benefits 

Benefits for those accepted for Fast Track admission to the Loyola Biological Forensics M.S. include:

• 15% tuition discount (Fall 2023 start term and beyond)
• Application fee waived 
• Résumé waived  

Application Requirements

• Completed online application (applicants must select the Fast Track option when applying)
• Essay
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Official transcripts 

Admitted students who applied via Fast Track admission by the scholarship deadline will have priority for consideration of merit award scholarships. 

Upon acceptance into the Biological Forensics program, a nonrefundable deposit may be required to secure enrollment.  This deposit will be applied toward the first semester of tuition.

Contact 

Stonehill College 

Loyola University Maryland