Program Overview

Program Overview

The aim of this program is to develop chemists who are able to think creatively and critically by broadening and deepening their knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques. Chemistry faculty research programs cut across the traditional boundaries to solve real-world problems in catalysis, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, materials, and sustainable energy.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Degree: M.S.
• Department: Chemistry
• College: Lewis College of Science and Letters
• Program Location: On Campus
• STEM Designated: Yes
• Meets F-1 Visa Requirements: Yes

Career Opportunities

An advanced degree in chemistry opens career possibilities to higher-paying jobs, including:

• Analytical chemist
• Biotechnologist
• Chemical engineer
• Forensic scientist
• Nanotechnologist

Curriculum

The chemistry program at Illinois Tech prepares students for careers in academia, industry, and government, spanning traditional areas of research in physical, polymer, organic, inorganic, analytical, and biological chemistry.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the degree program, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be granted provisional admission.
• International applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score: 80 or minimum IELTS score: 5.5.

Research Areas

Research projects include:

• Development of magnetic materials for biophysical applications
• Creation of nanoparticle-based reactive oxygen sensors and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy tracking of nanoshells with Raman-active PEGs
• Design and synthesis of novel materials for application in chemical sensing, catalysis, energy storage, and biomedical usage
• Design and synthesis of structurally rigid artificial photosynthetic systems to mimic natural photosynthesis.