Overview

The Biochemistry degree, hosted by the Chemistry Department at the University of Illinois Springfield, meets or exceeds the requirements for those students pursuing a professional degree, e.g. medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, as well as those interested in graduate work in associated sciences, e.g. biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology.

The department is accredited by the America Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training and the curriculum meets the recommendations of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Outcomes

A biochemist graduating from UIS will be characterized as being able to:

Integrate chemical knowledge
Perform appropriate laboratory skills
Communicate scientific information
Apply the scientific process(es)
Participate in the biochemistry profession

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry
Calculus
Rhetoric and College Writing
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
University Physics
Unity of Living Organisms
Chemical Analysis
Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Cell Biology
Genetics
Medicinal Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 3240 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application

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Tuition Fee

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International

38820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19410 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

38820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19410 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

19290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9645 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Springfield

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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