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The BPT concentration is a thesis-driven option that requires a minimum of 36 credits. It is expected to be completed in 2 to 2 1/2 years of full-time study, or longer (not more than 4 years) if it is taken as a part-time program. The program is located at the Schaumburg campus, although students may enroll in qualifying coursework and use laboratory facilities in Chicago.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Study Level
Masters
The BPT concentration is a thesis-driven option that requires a minimum of 36 credits. It is expected to be completed in 2 to 2 1/2 years of full-time study, or longer (not more than 4 years) if it is taken as a part-time program. The program is located at the Schaumburg campus, although students may enroll in qualifying coursework and use laboratory facilities in Chicago.
Admission Requirements
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60+
Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all or the last half of the undergraduate program. Other English language Requirements: Minimum scores required on the TOEFL are 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) along with 4.5 or higher on the essay score of TOEFL.
Jan-2000
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