PhD Qualifying Exam - Important Information

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

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

Minimum Semester Hours Required: 
• 108 from Baccalaureate

Coursework: 
• Students admitted with a prior Master's degree in BioE or a related field must complete a minimum of 24 hours of coursework, at least 12 hours of which must be Bioengineering courses. At least 12 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding BioE 595, 596, 599. A maximum of 4 hours of BioE 590 may be applied toward the degree, provided credit for BioE 590 or a similar course was not applied toward the prior MS degree.
  Students admitted with a Bachelor's degree in BioE or a related field must complete a minimum of 48 hours of coursework. At least 24 hours must be Bioengineering courses. At least 20 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding BioE 595, 596, 599. A maximum of 4 hours of BioE 590 may be applied toward the degree

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

Comprehensive Examination: 
• Departmental Qualifying Examination: Required
  Preliminary Examination: Required

Dissertation
• Required. Students must earn at least 60 semester hours in BioE 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.
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More information on Graduate College Admissions website.