Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Bioinformatics - Thesis Track in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,740
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The thesis option caters to MS in Bioinformatics students with a passion for research. This path is highly recommended for those considering future PhD studies.
Creating a master's thesis replaces 8 credits of regular classes with an academically rigorous process. Under faculty guidance, students select a research focus, conduct in-depth investigation, and produce a publication-quality paper worthy of conference presentation or journal submission.
This research component adds distinction to your graduate studies and strengthens career or doctoral applications by showcasing your research skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0 assuming a system in which A 4.0 for the final 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
English proficiency test Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied Minimum required scores are iBT Internet-based TOEFL of 80 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 IELTS of 6.5 with all four subscores of at least 6.0 or PTE Academic of 54 with subscores of Reading 51 Listening 47 Speaking 53 and Writing 56 English Language Proficiency Assessment ELPA performed by the UIC Tutorium in Intensive English is accepted Click here to find out more details UIC does not accept Duolingo IELTS General exams iTEP the TOEFL Essentials exam or any other form of examination not explicitly listed
Letters of recommendation 3
Personal statement Students should describe what research areas they are interested in which faculty they would like to work with and any deficiencies or strengths they would like to highlight in their application Preferred format up to 2 pages single or double spaced 12 point font 1 inch margins
English proficiency test Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied Minimum required scores are iBT Internet-based TOEFL of 80 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 IELTS of 6.5 with all four subscores of at least 6.0 or PTE Academic of 54 with subscores of Reading 51 Listening 47 Speaking 53 and Writing 56 English Language Proficiency Assessment ELPA performed by the UIC Tutorium in Intensive English is accepted Click here to find out more details UIC does not accept Duolingo IELTS General exams iTEP the TOEFL Essentials exam or any other form of examination not explicitly listed
Letters of recommendation 3
Personal statement Students should describe what research areas they are interested in which faculty they would like to work with and any deficiencies or strengths they would like to highlight in their application Preferred format up to 2 pages single or double spaced 12 point font 1 inch margins
Tuition
USD
20,740