Biomedical Visualization
Important Note: This is the archived version of the 2012–2014 Graduate Catalog. The information on these pages was archived on August 22, 2012 and will not be updated as requirement and/or program changes are approved.
Admission RequirementsDegree Requirements
Mailing Address:
Biomedical and Health Information Sciences (MC 530)
1919 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612-7249
Campus Location: 250 AHSB
Program Code: 20FS1075MS
Telephone: (312) 996-7337
E-mail: bhis@uic.edu
Web Site: http://www.bhis.uic.edu
Department Head: Dr. Larry Pawola
Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Larry Pawola
Program Director: John Daugherty
The Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences (BHIS) offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Visualization. Biomedical Visualization is a multidisciplinary field that draws upon and integrates subject matter from a variety of disciplines (e.g. anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, physiology, and surgery, as well as art, graphic design, animation, and computer science). The master’s degree program in Biomedical Visualization is a terminal degree, and is most appropriate for students who wish to apply their knowledge through practice in academic, healthcare, or industry settings. BHIS also offers the online MS in Health Informatics and an online IBHE Post Master Certificate in Health Informatics, in addition to an online postbaccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management (HIM), and an on-campus and online undergraduate bachelor degree in HIM.
Admission Requirements
Applications are considered on an individual basis. Complete transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
Master of Science
- Baccalaureate Field Baccalaureate Field No restrictions. Prior academic work must include four drawing courses (at least two must be life drawing), one course each in graphic design, computer graphics, comparative anatomy (or an advanced biology course that includes mammalian dissection), and human physiology. Two additional science classes are required from the following list: histology, developmental anatomy (vertebrate embryology), neuroanatomy, cell biology, molecular biology, pathology, immunology, pharmacology or genetics. Courses in chemistry or biochemistry are highly recommended. Course work in sculpture is recommended for applicants interested in prosthetics; course work in 3-D modeling/animation is recommended for applicants interested in computer visualization; and course work in painting, digital imaging, and illustration is recommended for applicants interested in illustration and design.
- Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and for all cumulative graduate work previously taken.
- Tests Required GRE General and Writing assessment or GMAT. Test scores are required for all but applicants with a graduate or professional degree at the master’s and doctoral level (e.g., MS, MA, MFA, PhD, ScD, MD, DDS, DO, DrPH, PharmD) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school. The prior training must be relevant to the basic field of the area of concentration. Applicants with the above stated degree from foreign schools whose application processes are sponsored by an accepted referral services, such as AFGRAD or AMIDEAST, are considered.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score
- TOEFL If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 585–600 will be considered; in addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores in the range of 5–6. Applicants taking the iBT Internet-based TOEFL must have a minimum score of 95, with subscores of Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 24, and Writing 24. OR
- IELTS 7.0, with subscores of 6.5 for all four subscores.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required from instructors or employers using Graduate College forms.
- Personal Statement The statement should address the applicant’s goals for graduate study and career development.
- Other Requirements A personal interview with departmental faculty is required. Additionally, a portfolio review by departmental faculty is required. Contact the department for information on required portfolio content.
- Deadlines The application deadline for this program is earlier than the Graduate College deadline; contact the program for information on current deadlines.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
Master of Science
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 45–48.
- Course Work Required Core Courses: ANAT 441; BHIS 405, 499, 500, and 595; BVIS 502, 510, 518, 528, 575, and 595.
- Selectives: 17 hours from among BVIS 522, 535, 552, 515, 520, 525, 530, 540, 542, 543, 545, 546, 554, 555, 580, 594, and 596. Additional courses may be taken with approval of advisor and instructor if in another college.
- Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis or project required. No other options are available.
- Thesis: Students must earn at least 7 hours in BVIS 598.
- Project: Students must earn at least 4 hours in BVIS 597.
- Other Requirements Continuous Registration: Students who have completed all degree requirements except the thesis/project must register for zero credit hours to maintain continuous registration.
