The Master of Science program in Bioengineering provides opportunities for coursework and research in the development of systems that apply modern technology to problems of living systems and health care. The program is designed for graduates of life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering curricula.

Applications are considered individually by the Graduate Program Admissions Committee. A completed admissions application and transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work is required. The requirements of the Office of Admissions and Records must be met in addition to the following departmental requirements:

Baccalaureate Field: 
• Physical or life sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, biology, or pre-medicine. Students from other areas are encouraged to apply if their backgrounds indicate a reasonable chance of success in the program.

Grade Point Average: 
• Minimum 3.0 (A=4.0) for final 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study.

Tests Required: 
• GRE general, minimum requirements:
  Verbal - 600; Quantitative - 600.
  No subject test required.

Minimum TOEFL score: 
• 550 paper version; 213 computer version.

Recommendation Letters: 
• 3 required.

Personal Statement: 
• Required

Graduate application, transcripts, and test scores (GRE and TOEFL) should be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Box 7994
Chicago, IL 60680-7994

All recommendation letters and personal statement should be mailed to:

Graduate Program Coordinator
UIC Bioengineering Office (MC 063)
851 S. Morgan Street, SEO 218
Chicago, IL 60607

Due to the limited financial asssistantship, applicants are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. programs. In addition, enrollment into a M.S. program is not necessarily the first step towards completing Ph.D. A student can be directly enrolled into one of our Ph.D. programs.

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

Minimum Semester Hours Required: 
• 36 from Baccalaureate

Coursework: 
• At least 12 hours must be at the 500 level, excluding Bioe 595, 596, or 598.

Required Courses: 
• 1 hour of Bioe 595. Additional required courses vary by area; contact the department for the specific requirements of each area.

Comprehensive Examination: 
• None.

Thesis or coursework-only options: 
• Thesis required, students must earn at least 8 hours in Bioe 598. No other options available.

Other Requirements: 
• Each student must present at least one seminar prior to graduation.

More information on Graduate College Admissions website.