PhD Biological Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Biological Sciences offers work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degrees in Biological Sciences. Areas of research include cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant biology. The Interdepartmental Concentration in Neuroscience is available to qualified PhD students.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 96 semester hours required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: No restrictions. It is recommended that prior academic work include courses in biological sciences beyond the introductory level to provide sufficient preparation for the proposed area of study. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study. Letters of recommendation: Three required, preferably from faculty who are familiar with the applicant’s recent work. Personal statement: A one- to three-page statement of the applicant’s area of interest and.

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.

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

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