MS Chemistry at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Master of Science in chemistry developing chemists with advanced knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques across physical, polymer, organic, inorganic, analytical and biological chemistry. STEM designated.

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

What you will study

Research areas include catalysis, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, materials and sustainable energy.

Career pathways

Analytical chemist, biotechnologist, chemical engineer, forensic scientist, nanotechnologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for the degree program, you 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. Minimum TOEFL score: 80 or minimum IELTS score: 5.5, for international applicants Meet with the Program Director Are you interested enrolling in a graduate program in chemistry? Professor of Chemistry Rong Wang, the graduate program director in the Department of Chemistry, is available for one-on-one student appointments. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the curriculum and the current research being done within the department—and to get your questions answered! You can set up a 15-minute appointment online.

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.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

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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