Admission Requirements

• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements

• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Mailing Address:
Department of Bioengineering (MC 063)
851 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7052

Campus Location: 218 SEO
Program Codes: 20FS1909MS (MS); 20FS1909PHD (PhD)
Telephone: (312) 996-2331
E-mail: bioe@uic.edu
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/depts/bioe
Head of the Department: Richard L. Magin
Program Chairperson: Jie Liang
Director of Graduate Studies: Hui Lu

The Department of Bioengineering offers a program leading to degrees in Bioinformatics at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

Admission Requirements

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

Master of Science

• 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 GRE General.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
• Letters of Recommendation Three required.
• Personal Statement Required.

Doctor of Philosophy

• 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 GRE General.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
• Letters of Recommendation Three required.
• Personal Statement Required.
• Deadlines The application deadline for applicants requiring funding is January 15.

Degree Requirements

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

Master of Science

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 36.
• Course Work 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 or program for the specific courses offered.
• Comprehensive Examination None.
• Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis required. No other options are available.
• Thesis: Students must earn at least 8 hours in BIOE 598.
• Other Requirements Each student must present at least one seminar prior to graduation.

Doctor of Philosophy

• Minimum Semester Hours Required 108 from the baccalaureate.
• Course Work At least 32 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding BIOE 599.
• Required Courses: Two hours of BIOE 595. Additional required courses vary by area; contact department or program for additional required courses in the elective areas.
• Examinations Departmental Qualifying Examination: Required.
• Preliminary Examination: Required.
• Dissertation Required. Students must earn at least 44 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.