Admission Requirements

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

• Degree Required Bachelor's
• Baccalaureate Field Individuals with a baccalaureate degree in the chemical/physical/biological sciences, pre-med, pre-health, public health, and related life sciences will be considered. If students are planning to apply to medical or health science schools after they graduate from the Master of Physiology for Therapeutic Development, prior completion of all medical or dental school prerequisite courses is required.
• Other Requirements At least 3.00/4.00 cumulative for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study and at least 3.00/4.00 in science courses.
• Standardized Tests Required Optional.

• 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 (exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)	4.5	4	4	4.5	4.5
    TOEFL iBT (exams taken prior to January 21, 2026)	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, at least two from course professors and at least one from a professor in the sciences. Committee letters are acceptable.
• Personal Statement Required (500 words).
• Statement of Purpose Required (500 words).
• Resume or List of Relevant Activities Required.
• Undergraduate Transcripts Required.

Degree Requirements

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

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 32 hours of graduate coursework to be completed in two semesters (16 hours of required courses in the fall and 16 hours in the spring).
• Coursework

• Grade Point Average As per Graduate College guidelines, a minimum of 3.00/4.00 grade point average is required to graduate. Students will receive standard (A to D, four-point scale) grades for their nine required classes (including the seminars).
• Comprehensive examination Not required.
• Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Neither a thesis nor dissertation is required for graduation.