Overview

Thesis Bioengineering students complete core courses and thesis research.

Students in the Bioengineering program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign who choose the non-thesis option are required to take an additional eight credit hours of coursework in lieu of research credit.

Key Features

Complete the core curriculum - 21 credit hours

400/500 electives - additional 7 credit hours

BIOE 599 Research - 4 credit hours

Complete M.S. thesis with advisor approval

Total of 32 credit hours

Programme Structure

The bioengineering department's graduate classes integrate the science of biology with the practice of engineering.

You will take advanced coursework in both disciplines during your graduate studies. The multidisciplinary program of study requires broad preparation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

103

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology View 1281 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

103

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts of all completed university coursework.

NOTE: Official transcripts are not required for application purposes but ARE required if an offer of admission is accepted.

Three letters of reference— The letters will be submitted online, and letter writers will receive instructions about the upload process via email.

Statement of Purpose— Two- to three-page essay that outlines your interest and applicable skills, especially those relevant to research, that have prepared you for the rigors of a Ph.D. program.

Résumé or CV

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) — For Fall 2022 admission consideration only, GRE scores will be optional and not required.

Tuition Fee

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International

38798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38798 USD per year during 12 months.
National

38798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38798 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

21320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21320 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Urbana

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioengineering.

Available Scholarships

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United States / Merit-based

University of Illinois - Doolen Scholarships for the Study of Aging

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