Overview

At University of Illinois at Chicago, areas of research in the Biological Sciences program include cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant biology.

Features

The Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience is available to qualified PhD students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Natural Products
Genomics
Ecosystem Ecology
Evolution
Plant and Animal Interactions

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA — 3

English requirements

TOEFL iBT — 90
PTE Academic — 54
IELTS — 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate Field: No restrictions. 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.
Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
Minimum English Competency Score.
Letters of Recommendation: Three required, preferably from faculty who are familiar with the applicant's recent work.
Personal Statement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.

Non-residents: 13,227 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)

Out-of-State: 13,227 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)

Domestic

Tuition fee for the domestic students.

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.

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1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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