MS Biomedical Visualization at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences (BHIS) offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Visualization. Biomedical Visualization is a multidisciplinary field that draws upon and integrates subject matter from a variety of disciplines (e.g. anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, physiology, and surgery, as well as art, graphic design, animation, and computer science). The master’s degree program in Biomedical Visualization is a terminal degree, and is most appropriate for students who wish to apply their knowledge through practice in academic, healthcare, or industry settings.

Faculty: College of Applied Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 49–52 semester hours required. Thesis or project required. Required courses include Gross Human Anatomy; Information Sources in Biomedical & Health Information Sciences; Professional Practices in Biomedical Visualization; Strategic Inquiry in Biomedical Visualization; Pathophysiology for Biomedical Visualization; Seminar in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences.

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Entry requirements

Prior degree: No restrictions. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and for all cumulative graduate work previously taken. Tests: GRE General Test that includes Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing assessment. Preference will be given to applicants with a combined Quantitative and Verbal score above 300 and a Writing score above a 3.0. Letters of recommendation: Three required from instructors or employers. Letters must be on letterhead and uploaded with the application. Personal statement: The statement should address the applicant’s goals for graduate study and career development.

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.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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