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Northwestern University's Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences (IBiS) Program educates exceptional students in groundbreaking, cross-disciplinary research across diverse fields such as cellular and molecular biology, structural biology and biophysics, developmental and systems biology, biochemistry, bioengineering and biotechnology, neurobiology, and nanotechnology. The program offers a dynamic, cooperative research atmosphere, distinguished faculty at the forefront of their specialties, and an adaptable yet demanding curriculum to deliver unparalleled training and research experiences. By focusing on advanced multidisciplinary approaches, IBiS equips students to excel in the fast-changing landscape of life sciences and biomedical research.
Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a comparable non-U.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution.
The minimum TOEFL score for consideration to the IBiS program is 577 on the written exam or 90 on the internet-based exam. Scores from the IELTS can be accepted in place of the TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score required for admission is 7.0.