Professional Master's Programs
Master of Biology
Students may begin the program in August, January or May. With part-time study students can complete the program in less than three years. Full-time students can complete the program in 18-24 months.
Students must successfully complete (obtain a "C" or higher) a minimum of 30 credit hours of biological coursework while maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average). To earn the degree, students must also pass a comprehensive examination. Students are eligible to take the examination once the majority of their coursework has been successfully completed. Degree candidates may be required to come to IIT's main campus in Chicago for the examination.
All students are required to take courses in statistics, communication, and business principles, intellectual property management or industrial leadership plus the courses outlined by their advisor in their chosen area of specialization.
- Recommended Specializations
Admission Requirements
| A bachelor's degree in biology or related science field with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 from an accredited U.S. educational institution is required for domestic students. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for International students, those with an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, or at the request of the admissions committee. The minimum GRE score requirement for admission to the PSM program is 1000. For more details on GRE score requirements, please visit the Office of Graduate Admission's website. Undergraduate courses in Genetics, Cell Biology and Biochemistry are recommended. |
| Options for Admission |
| Master of Biology |
| Non Degree-seeking status |
Program Administration
Program Director
Benjamin C. Stark, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Illinois Institute of Technology
tel: 312.567.3488
fax: 312.567.3494
e-mail: starkb@iit.edu
Program Manager, Professional Science Master's Programs
Elizabeth Friedman, Ph.D.
College of Science and Letters
Illinois Institute of Technology
Engineering 1 Suite 234, 10 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL 60616
Telephone: 312.567.7973
Facsimile: 312.567.3802
e-mail: friedman@iit.edu
Advisory Board
Tracey Colpitts, Ph.D.
Life Science Technical Assessment Lead for Business Development and Licensing
Abbott Laboratories
Mary Lou Tortorello, Ph.D.
Chief, Food Technology Branch
National Center for Food Safety and Technology
David Hayashi, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist
Kraft Foods