Admissions - UIC Biomedical and Health Information Sciences

Prerequisites

Select a program:
Biomedical Visualization
Health Informatics
Health Information Management

BIOMEDICAL VISUALIZATION, MS
Admission to the biomedical visualization master's program requires completion of the following minimum art and science prerequisites:

Image Formation

Drawing: four semester courses (a minimum of two life drawing classes)
Graphic Design: one course
Computer Graphics: one course

Sciences

Comparative Anatomy: one course (or advanced biology course that includes mammal dissection)
Physiology: one course (human physiology preferred)
Histology: one course
Developmental Anatomy: one course (vertebrate embryology)

Applicants who do not meet the above prerequisite course requirements may be admitted on a limited-status basis if they show substantial evidence of ability to successfully complete the graduate program.

HEALTH INFORMATICS
Please see http://healthinformatics.uic.edu for prerequisite requirements for our online MS and certificate programs in health informatics.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, BS
60 semester hours of college credit are required prior to starting the HIM program. The following specific prerequisites are required as part of the 60 hours, and must be completed with a minimum grade of C:

University Writing Requirement : Two courses
General Biology w/lab: one course
Additional Analyzing the Natural World course (b)
Human anatomy and physiology: One semester in human anatomy with laboratory; one semester in physiology with laboratory (or a two-semester sequence that combines both)
General Psychology: one course (d)
Statistics: One semester in basic statistics for research
Mathematics: One semester in college algebra or higher
Computer science: One semester in introductory computer science, including information systems concepts and hands-on use of microcomputer software
Exploring World Cultures course (b)
Understanding the Creative Arts course (b)
Understanding the Past course (b)
Understanding U.S. Society course (b)
Electives: To complete a minimum of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours

a This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General
Education category.
b Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for
a list approved courses in this category.
d This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society
General Education category

Recommended electives:

accounting
American government
business writing
calculus (if MBA is a consideration)
computer technology
economics
health politics and policy
interpersonal communications
speech

Note: Health Information Technology technical courses do not satisfy elective hours.




How to Apply Admission Criteria Deadlines Prerequisites Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Housing Life at UIC FAQ Contact	Prerequisites Select a program: Biomedical Visualization Health Informatics Health Information Management BIOMEDICAL VISUALIZATION, MS Admission to the biomedical visualization master's program requires completion of the following minimum art and science prerequisites: Image Formation Drawing: four semester courses (a minimum of two life drawing classes) Graphic Design: one course Computer Graphics: one course Sciences Comparative Anatomy: one course (or advanced biology course that includes mammal dissection) Physiology: one course (human physiology preferred) Histology: one course Developmental Anatomy: one course (vertebrate embryology) Applicants who do not meet the above prerequisite course requirements may be admitted on a limited-status basis if they show substantial evidence of ability to successfully complete the graduate program. HEALTH INFORMATICS Please see http://healthinformatics.uic.edu for prerequisite requirements for our online MS and certificate programs in health informatics. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, BS 60 semester hours of college credit are required prior to starting the HIM program. The following specific prerequisites are required as part of the 60 hours, and must be completed with a minimum grade of C: University Writing Requirement : Two courses General Biology w/lab: one course Additional Analyzing the Natural World course (b) Human anatomy and physiology: One semester in human anatomy with laboratory; one semester in physiology with laboratory (or a two-semester sequence that combines both) General Psychology: one course (d) Statistics: One semester in basic statistics for research Mathematics: One semester in college algebra or higher Computer science: One semester in introductory computer science, including information systems concepts and hands-on use of microcomputer software Exploring World Cultures course (b) Understanding the Creative Arts course (b) Understanding the Past course (b) Understanding U.S. Society course (b) Electives: To complete a minimum of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours a This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category. b Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list approved courses in this category. d This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category Recommended electives: accounting American government business writing calculus (if MBA is a consideration) computer technology economics health politics and policy interpersonal communications speech Note: Health Information Technology technical courses do not satisfy elective hours.
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