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Biological Sciences

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 Requirements Degree Requirements

Mailing Address:
Department of Biological Sciences (MC 066)
845 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7060

Campus Location: 3250 SES
Program Codes: 20FS1072MS (MS); 20FS1072PHD (PhD)
Telephone: (312) 996-2931
E-mail: gradbios@uic.edu
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/depts/bios/
Head of the Department: Brian K. Kay
Director of Graduate Studies: Roberta Mason-Gamer

The Department of Biological Sciences offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degrees in Biological Sciences. Areas of research include cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant biology. The Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience is available to qualified PhD students.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. 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 and Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements

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

Master of Science

Two tracks are available, research or course work. (Note: Until further notice, no new students will be admitted to the course work track.)

Research Track

Course Work Track

Doctor of Philosophy

Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience


In addition to meeting the above requirements, qualified PhD students interested in pursuing a concentration in neuroscience may complement their studies through the Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience. Refer to Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience in the Graduate College section for more information.