Overview

The Medical Biotechnology at the University of Illinois at Chicago will train students in the major techniques and disciplines commonly used in biotechnology. Course subjects may include recombinant DNA and genomics, protein production and proteomics, biological systems, drug design and development processes. In addition, students will receive direct experience with many of the analytical and testing techniques used in the biotechnology and healthcare industries. Workplace-related training will include an introduction to pertinent regulatory issues and practices, basic training in proposal preparation and public presentation of technical topic and training in program management systems and product development processes.

Key Features

A unique aspect of this program is the focus on biotechnology in medicine. Students are trained in the sciences and business practices important to biotechnology using medical applications. Scientists with industrial biotechnology experience, legal and regulatory professionals that serve the industry and practicing physicians will participate as instructors in the experience-directed course work and research activities.

Classes will also be offered in the evenings or weekends, thereby allowing students to earn their MS degree while still working full- or part-time.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DNA and Proteins

Cell Biology

Immunotechnology, Microbiology and Cellular Therapy

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Trials

Principles and Techniques in Molecular Biology
Statistics for Biotechnology Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Baccalaureate Degree - A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in a science- or engineering-related field from an accredited college or university will be required, except in special cases. Prior academic work should include college mathematics, general biology and biochemistry, general and organic chemistry, or the equivalent engineering courses.

Transcripts Required - Transcripts are required from all institutions where the applicant earned the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit toward the baccalaureate degree and from all institutions where post baccalaureate work has been done.
Tests Required GRE General Test is required. Results should be less than two years old.

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Letters of Recommendation - Three required.

Personal Statement Required statement of career goals.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27306 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27306 USD / year

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In-State

13102 USD / year

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Additional Details

+$3,449 Semester Graduate Tuition Differentials

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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