Graduate Studies

The MS and Ph.D. programs in Bioengineering provide training in the research and development of systems using engineering concepts and methods that apply modern technology to problems of living systems and health care.

UIC Bioengineering also participates in the prestigious NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), a competetive MD/PhD program providing 7 years of support for pursuit of MD and Ph.D degrees in a coordinated seamless experience with the UIC College of Medicine, home of the largest medical school in the country.
For more information about the MSTP program see: http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/mstp

Prospective Students

Important Deadlines: Admissions

BS/MS Track - Begin research as an undergrad and use this to get a running start in the MS program
MS Program - Master of Science program
Ph.D. Program - Doctor of Philosophy program
Graduate Program Transfer Procedures

Graduate Admissions - General UIC policies and procedures
Graduate Catalog - Official Graduate College description of the MS and Ph.D program
Fellowships - Sources of support from the Graduate College
UIC Connect - Everything you need to know to become a graduate student

Current Students

Important Deadlines: last day to submit thesis, drop classes, intent to graduate

MS Course Plan - Checklist for all first year MS students to complete
Ph.D. Course Plan - Checklist for all first year Ph.D. students to complete

Bioinformatics students only:
BIOI Program Requirements
BIOI MS Course Plan - Checklist for all first year Bioinformatics MS students to complete
BIOI Ph.D. Course Plan - Checklist for all first year Bioinformatics Ph.D. students to complete

Thesis Defense & Prelim Rules

MS Thesis Defense - FAQ - everything you need to know
Ph.D Dissertation Defense - FAQ - everything you need to know
Preliminary Exam - FAQ - everything you need to know
Room Reservation - request a room reservation for your prelim or defense

Important Links

Graduate Student Handbook
Graduate Student Council
Letter of Recommendation