Overview

The Biology - Pre-Medical Concentration degree from University of Illinois Springfield includes a broad curriculum with biology courses and integral supporting disciplines; that also allows flexibility for students and their advisors to construct a degree that prepares the student for a variety of fields of interest in the biological sciences. The curriculum is delivered by faculty with diverse interests, providing opportunities to participate in research in many areas including molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological fields of study.

Highlights

The Biology - Pre-Medical Concentration is a 20 hour concentration. Sixteen hours are required courses and four are electives. Some of the required courses are needed to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor's degree and students who wish to concentrate their studies in this area must complete all of the courses listed below. Ideally students will be encouraged to take both chemistry and medical lab science electives, but in order to keep the number of hours in the concentration reasonable only four credit hours of electives are required.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Biochemistry

Clinical Chemistry

Hematology

Immunohematology

Immunology

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application

Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.

Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39990 USD / year

≈ 39990 USD / year
Out-of-State

39990 USD / year

≈ 39990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19914 USD / year

≈ 19914 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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