Prospective Graduate Students
The Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology offers graduate work leading to doctor of philosophy. We prepare students for positions in industrial laboratories, research institutes, and government agencies, as well as for teaching, research, and administration in colleges and universities. 
Graduate degrees are earned through a combination of graded courses, oral and written examinations, and independent research. In consultation with faculty advisors and based on your academic background, individual programs are fashioned for you.
The department provides a comprehensive training program in molecular biology and integrative physiology.
Facilities
The Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology contains all of the equipment appropriate for modern molecular and physiological research. Both the School of MCB and campus house a wide array of research facilities and support services.
Admission
Admission to the Ph.D. or Medical Scholars (M.D./Ph.D.) program requires a bachelors degree with course work in biological sciences, chemistry, and physics; three letters of recommendation (including at least one from a science professor); and GRE scores (or MCAT scores for the Medical Scholars Program). In addition, international students must take the TOEFL exam. All application materials must be received by January 15.
Molecular and Integrative Physiology (MIP) is part of the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the University of Illinois. For graduate studies in MIP apply directly to the MCB Graduate Program. Once admitted into MCB, you can choose from available laboratories run by MIP faculty members and others in MCB. Though your choice is not a firm commitment, during the application process you may choose "Molecular and Integrative Physiology" in the Field of Specialization text box. During your first semester, you will rotate through three laboratories in order to learn experimental techniques and the information you need to choose a research project. You will select a research adviser and formally join the graduate program by the spring semester of your first year.
Financial Support
All students accepted into the Ph.D. program receive year-round financial support through fellowships, traineeships, or graduate assistantships, which provide a generous stipend as well as a full tuition and partial fee waiver. The MIP Department guarantees financial support to all students as long as they are making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. degree. Students are also encouraged to apply for extramural predoctoral fellowships for which they may be eligible.