Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)/Biology for the Health Professions (M.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

United States of America, Chicago

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Illinois Institute of Technology

United States of America , Chicago

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 51,464 / years

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)/Biology for the Health Professions (M.S.)

About

Build a foundation in biomedical engineering during the undergraduate portion of this program and prepare for advanced biology work in the fourth year. This program will provide the skills, knowledge, and experiences to prepare students for the health professions.

Illinois Techs Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Master of Science in Biology for the Health Professions accelerated master's degree program allows students the unique opportunity to pursue advanced studies in biology to improve the competitiveness for students looking to enter medical, dental, pharmaceutical, or optometry school while completing both degrees in as few as five years.

Students will learn to apply the principles and tools of traditional engineering fields with chemical, physical, and biological sciences, specifically those used to acquire advanced training in biology that will prove beneficial within health professions. This program provides the skills, knowledge, and experiences to open doors to career opportunities.

Coursework for this degree program may include biochemistry, molecular and developmental biology, and biostatistics.

Disciplines

Lewis College of Science and Letters

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students applying to the Accelerated Masters Program must have completed at least 60 credit hours with at least one full semester (12 credit hours) of applicable undergraduate study at the university.

Students must be at least one full semester (12 credit hours) away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply.

Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; however, please consult individual departments for specific minimum GPA requirements.

English Program Requirements

International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:

Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
Graduates of U.S. high schools
Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”

Career

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Master of Science in Biology for the Health Professions accelerated master's degree program will improve students' qualifications for admission to: