Illinois Institute Of Technology

Program Information

Degree Offered

Masters.- Biology; Masters.- Biology with specialization in biochemistry; Masters- Biology with specialization in biotechnology; Masters- Biology with specialization in cell and molecular biology; Masters- Biology with specialization in microbiology, Graduate Certificate in Analytical Methods Development; Graduate Certificate in Analytical Spectroscopy; Graduate Certificate in Chromatography; Graduate Certificate in Characterization of Inorganic and Organic Materials; Graduate Certificate in Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Materials; Graduate Certificate in Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Materials; Graduate Certificate in Radiological Physics

Format: Online

Program Description:

The department offers graduate programs leading to Master of Biology and to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biology, concentrating educational and research activities in the areas of biochemistry, biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, and microbiology. Graduate education in biology is available on either a full- or a part-time basis. Masters degree programs are designed so that they may be completed by part-time students. Doctoral-level courses are usually available either in the evenings. on Saturdays, or on the internet. Each new graduate student is assigned a graduate student advisor and must obtain the approval of the advisor each semester before registering for any graduate classes.

Accreditation:

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0

The GRE minimum scores are: Ph.D.: 1200 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing)
M.S.: 1000 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
MAS: 1000 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
MCH: 900 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL minimum: 550/213/80

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999