Loyola University Chicago
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1870 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Chancellor | Michael J. Garanzini |
| President | Jo Ann Rooney |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Ramblers |
| Website | luc.edu |
| https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=18277 |
Loyola University Chicago (often referred to as Loyola or LUC) is a private American Catholic university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1870 by the Jesuits, today Loyola is one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation and a major contributor to Chicago's economic and cultural capital. Comprising eleven colleges and schools, Loyola offers over 80 undergraduate and minor programs and more than 140 graduate/professional programs.[1] The university enrolled more than 16,000 students, and it ranked 99 among national universities and 47 in "Best Value Schools" in U.S. News & World Report's 2016 rankings.[2]
Informatics programs
Bioinformatics
The following bioinformatics-related options exist for potential students:
- B.S. in Bioinformatics
- 120 credit hours
- Available online? No
- Program URL: https://www.luc.edu/bioinformatics/bsinbioinformatics/
- B.S. + M.S. in Bioinformatics
- Five-year accelerated program, completion in five years
- Available online? No
- Program URL: https://www.luc.edu/bioinformatics/accelerateddegrees/bioinformaticsfiveyearprogram/
- M.S. in Bioinformatics
- 30 credit hours; "There are two tracks within the MS program: (1) a thesis option which includes independent research and (2) a non-thesis option which includes a professional internship."
- Available online? No
- Program URL: https://www.luc.edu/bioinformatics/msinbioinformatics/
Health and clinical informatics
The following health/clinical informatics options exist for potential students:
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Informatics
- 12 credit hours
- Available online? On-campus or online
- Program URL: https://www.luc.edu/online/certificates/healthcare-informatics/
Additional external links
References
- ↑ "At a Glance". Loyola University Chicago. http://www.luc.edu/ataglance/. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ↑ "Loyola University Chicago". U.S. News & World Report - Best Colleges. U.S. News & World Report LLP. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/loyola-chicago-1710. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
