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Graduate Certificate in Materials Chemistry at Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

Part-time, online certificate for working professionals seeking a broader background in the synthesis, characterization and properties of materials and chemical systems. Three certificate options: Synthesis and Characterizations of Inorganic Materials, Synthesis and Characterizations of Organic Materials, and Characterization of Inorganic and Organic Materials. Coursework may count toward the Master of Materials Chemistry with a grade of B or higher; master's admission is not guaranteed.

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

What you will study

Combines materials design and synthesis strategies, characterization techniques, and computational and simulation methods.

Career pathways

CAD technician, design engineer, materials engineer, metallurgist, product/process development scientist, research scientist in physical sciences, technical sales engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to students who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher. A GRE score is not required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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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