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Master of Medical Physiology
University of Illinois Chicago
- Chicago, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year BSc on human physiology and how it responds to its environment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Medical Physiology can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Physiologist
- Teacher
- Medical researcher
- Clinical scientist (cardiac science
- Neurophysiology)
- Applied physiologist
- Cardiac rehabilitation exercise physiologist
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing practitioner
- Postgraduate study
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time honours degree. Modules include laboratory and professional skills
- Human sciences
- Cell sciences and genetics
- Biomolecular science
- Cardiopulmonary science
- Medical instrumentation and imaging
- Neurophysiology
- Research methods and science innovation
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Human performance assessment
- Neurophysiological assessment and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
- Programme materials
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or comparable degree from a recognised institution abroad) by the start of the term, Some programmes require a master or professional degree, Programme-required materials (GRE/GMAT, Statement, Letters)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
- Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
- English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
- The applicable IELTS score
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
- Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $53,530 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $180 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Medicine |
| Department | Physiology and Biophysics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $53,530 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 130.