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MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Overview

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers a Master of Science (MS) in Bioinformatics through its College of Engineering. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of bioinformatics. The tuition fees for this MS in Bioinformatics program are USD 20,332. To be admitted to the program, students must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Accepted tests for English language proficiency include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Program Details	Information
Duration	2 - 24 Months
Course Level	Masters (PostGraduate)
Mode of Course	Full Time
Tution And Fees ( For 1 Year)	INR 1713000.0
Type of University	Public
Official Career service Website	https://www.uic.edu

MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Key Insights

The program encourages entrepreneurship in the areas of bioengineering and bioinformatics. This approach helps students whether they want to start their own company or bring innovative ideas to their workplace.

Students can select between a thesis track or a non-thesis track.

The thesis track is for MS in Bioinformatics students who want to do research.

In the thesis option, students will complete 8 credits in BIOE 598 Master's Thesis Research and at least 28 credit hours from their coursework.

For the non-thesis track, students will earn all 36 required credit hours through coursework.

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MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Rankings

Ranking Source	Ranking
Computer Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024	50
Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2024	73
PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2024	126

MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Eligibility Criteria

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or biology with a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours). Students from other fields are also welcome to apply if they show a good chance of success in the program.

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TOEFL

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for TOEFL, but subscores required are Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for IELTS, but a score of 6.5 is needed for all four sections.

PTE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for PTE, but subscores needed are Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.

Exams Accepted	Qualifying Score
IELTS	6.5

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MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Application Process

Application Process for The University of Illinois at Chicago

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Documents

Letters of Recommendation (LOR) Submit three letters of recommendation (not required for MS in Materials Engineering).

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Official yearly or semester mark sheets for each exam attempt, including any failed or repeated exams.
Official certificate from your university showing your degree and the date it was awarded.
Personal Statement explaining your goals and reasons for applying.
English language proficiency scores to show your ability to study in English.
Declaration and Certification of Finances Form.
Original bank statement signed by a bank official showing enough funds in a savings account, money market account, or certificate of deposit account.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the university's official website and navigate to the application section.

Step 4: Application Fees

Application fee: USD 70 (approximately INR 5.9 thousand).
Payment method: Credit card.
The University of Illinois offers an optional Payment Plan that allows students or parents to pay tuition, fees, room, and board in 6 installments for the Fall and Spring semesters.

Step 5: Application Deadline

Fall semester (August): 15th February.
*The dates mentioned are tentative based on previous years. For exact deadlines, consult with expert counselors for accurate information.

MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

Fees & Other Costs

Cost Breakdown	Amount (For 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 17,13,378
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,80,004
Insurance	INR 1,17,472
Student Fees	INR 1,94,495
Total approximate fees	INR 13,91,971

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"

MS in Bioinformatics at University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)

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