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.
• Deadlines Application deadlines for this program are listed on the Graduate College website, including deadline for applicants who require funding.

Degree Requirements

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

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 108 from the baccalaureate.
• Coursework At least 32 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding BME 599.

• Examinations 
  • Departmental Qualifying Examination: Required.
  • Preliminary Examination: Required.
• Dissertation Required. Students must earn at least 44 semester hours in BME 599.
• Other Requirements Each student is required to present at least two seminars prior to graduation. Students must be registered during the semester of intended graduation.