MS in Biological Sciences

MS in Biological Sciences

The University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, USA
MS in Biological Sciences
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Department of Biological Sciences offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degrees in Biological Sciences
  • The graduate program in Biological Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes original research and prepares students for research, teaching, and curatorial careers in academic, governmental, and industrial settings
  • Opportunities for student research range from theoretical to applied questions and from laboratory research to field studies at local and international sites
  • Areas of research include cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant biology
  • Two tracks are available, research or course work
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1294883 INR
Hostel & Meals844677 INR
Insurance98581 INR
Housing Application Fee3662 INR
Housing Technology Access Fee11718 INR
Graduate Student Fee137252 INR
International Credential Evaluation3662 INR
International Student Fee19042 INR
Total1118594 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree with at least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours 
  • It is recommended that prior academic work include courses in biological sciences beyond the introductory level to provide sufficient preparation for the proposed area of study
  • Admitted applicants may be required to remedy specific course work deficiencies by enrolling in undergraduate classes during their first year
ExamsTOEFL: 90
  • with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 24, Speaking 26, and Writing 21

IELTS: 6.5
  • with subscores of 6.5 for all four subscores

PTE: 54
  • with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

GRE: Accepted
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