BS Chemistry at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The opportunities to participate in original research projects provides experiences for entrance into graduate school in one of the chemical sciences. The undergraduate program in chemistry also provides excellent pre-professional training for careers in medicine, law, business, and other areas of science and health care. Learn not only the basic science of chemistry, but also the practical aspects of the discipline and its numerous applications.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Career pathways

Through Illinois Tech’s undergraduate chemistry degree program, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become well-trained for industrial careers in research and development, chemical analysis, or chemical manufacturing and marketing. Roles include: Analytical chemist; Biotechnologist; Chemical engineer; Health care scientist; Nanotechnologist; Pharmacologist; Research scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. in chemistry program. Consult your academic adviser to transfer into this program. Chemistry, But Make It Green Will Blodgett (CHEM, CHE, M.S. CHEM 5th Year), discusses his green chemistry research exploring how water can work as a solvent.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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