Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 80 — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 54 — PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 6.5 — The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits
96 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Overview
Features
The Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics and participates in the Medical Scientist Training Program.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Medical Technology Assessment
- Quality Assurance for Medical Products
- Medical Product Development
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical Imaging
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3 — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
GRE®: Required — The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 80
PTE Academic: 54
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate Field: Physical sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, biology, or medicine.
- Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
- Tests Required: The GRE is waived for applicants. However, strong GRE scores (Quantitative >80th percentile, Verbal > 70th percentile, Analytical writing >4) can enhance your application. Thus, GRE scores will be accepted and, if provided, evaluated as part of your application.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three are required.
- Personal Statement: Required.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 13,227 AUD / year ≈ 9,376 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 13,227 AUD / year ≈ 9,376 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 6,345 AUD / year ≈ 4,498 USD / year
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,830-3,514 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships — PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Biomedical Engineering. A selection process will still be applied by the provider.