Participating Programs
Students have access to 12 graduate programs through UChicago's Advanced Scholars Program. Each offers a world-class education led by distinguished faculty members and renowned experts in their respective fields.
Biological Sciences Division
Develop research, applied, and clinical skills for a future career as a health professional, researcher, administrator, scientific writer, or educator. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You'll have completed at least one course each of general biology and general chemistry in college.
Transform clinical practice through the application of big data, ethics, and societal factors to develop better treatment options that improve patient health and sustain wellness. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You'll have completed at least one course in general biology in college.
Booth School of Business
For accomplished students in quantitative fields of study, learn from finance scholars with an unmatched legacy of award-winning research and innovation, as well as leading finance practitioners. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
You've taken statistics or calculus.
Learn from the world's best business school faculty in economics, management, data analytics, decision-making, and accounting. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
You've taken statistics or calculus.
Physical Sciences Division
We prepare you to advance in the competitive landscape of data science career paths with a focus on industry applications. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
You've completed an internship during undergraduate years.
Complete foundational coursework in areas such as data science, computer science, mathematics, and statistics, achieving a B+ average or higher.
You have experience with Python or R Programming.
Learn about data analysis, dynamical systems, linear algebra, machine learning, numerical methods, optimization, partial differential equations, and applied probability. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You've studied Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, and Probability with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher.
You've taken at least one quantitative upper division undergraduate course closely related to the CAM curriculum, and achieve a grade of B+ or above in it.
The program's rigorous curriculum spans theory, programming, and systems, achieving a balanced blend of foundational principles and practical applications. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who have a strong academic record and foundational coursework in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, along with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a professional career in technology. Students who need additional preparation in programming or mathematics can complete prerequisite coursework as part of the MPCS program.
The Master's in Data Science (MSDS) has been developed for students interested in pursuing a research career in data science. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You've studied Introductory Data Science, Multivariate Calculus, and Linear Algebra with grades of B+ or higher.
Whether your goal is public policy, corporate sustainability, ecosystem conservation, or green investing, training in environmental data science will open new career paths. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You've taken at least one general chemistry class in college.
Explore the deep-rooted relationship that exists between theoretical and applied mathematics and the ever-evolving world of finance. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You've studied Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability, and Python Programming with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Demonstrated interest in quantitative finance.
Statistics, the theory, methodology and practice of analyzing data, is a fundamental tool in all sciences, and has emerged as a central tool for prediction in a host of applications that have evolved around mobile computing, finance, marketing and the world wide web. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
You've studied Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability, and Elementary Statistics with grades of B+ or higher.
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Students come from a variety of traditional engineering backgrounds as well as from the natural sciences, joined together by their desire to design solutions to problems that impact human lives. Learn more
You're a good fit if...
You're majoring in engineering or natural sciences.
You have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
You've taken Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations.
You've taken Chemistry or Physics (including calculus-based physics courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, and heat).