Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Baccalaureate Field Physical sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or biology. Students from other areas are also encouraged to apply if their backgrounds indicate a reasonable chance of success in the program.
• Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
• Tests Required None.

• English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:

  • Minimum English Competency Test Scores

    Exam	Score	Reading	Listening	Speaking	Writing
    TOEFL iBT	80	19	17	20	21
    IELTS Academic	6.5	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
    PTE Academic	54	51	47	53	56

• Letters of Recommendation Three required.
• Personal Statement Required.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 36.
• Coursework At least 28 hours (with thesis) or 36 hours (coursework only). At least 12 hours must be at the 500 level, excluding BME 595 and BME 598. Limited hours in BME 596 are allowed upon departmental approval.

• Comprehensive Examination None.
• Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Thesis or coursework only. No other options are available.
  • Thesis: Students must earn at least 8 hours in BME 598.
  • Coursework Only: Students must earn 36 hours from coursework only as described in Coursework heading above, with the addition that 16 of the 36 hours must be BME course offerings at the 500 level.
• Other Requirements Each student must present at least one seminar prior to graduation.