MS Biology for the Health Professions at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Post-baccalaureate, pre-medical master's designed to strengthen applicants to medical, dental, optometry and pharmacy schools. Can be taken entirely online, full-time or part-time. STEM designated.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Biology coursework for health professions applicants; advanced hands-on laboratory experience available through suggested laboratory electives.

Career pathways

Primarily preparation for medical, dental, pharmacy and optometry school; graduates also work in health-related fields such as clinical laboratory research technician, biomedical equipment technician and drug information specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the program may use DAT or MCAT scores for admission. DAT minimum score of 17 MCAT minimum score of 50th percentile The health professions are a way to make a real difference in people's lives... it's an enormous responsibility, but also an enormous gift Kathryn Spink, Director of Pre-Health Professions Programs

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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