BCPS Professional Science Master's Programs
Master of Analytical Chemistry - Online
The IIT Master of Chemistry degree in Analytical Chemistry combines technical depth with a grounding in separation techniques, spectroscopy, method development and sample preparation. This unique professional science master's program incorporates statistical analysis, communications skills and project management to make you a more effective leader in the workplace.
Convenience
- To accommodate your schedule, courses are offered on the Internet.
- The entire program may be completed in 2.5 years of part-time study, though you may choose to take longer to finish.
- No thesis required.
- Lectures may be viewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Access to instructors via email and phone.
- Only one visit to the IIT Main campus may be required
- Tuition deferment available.
- Students may start the program in August, January or June.
Benefits
- Advanced operational knowledge of separation techniques and state- of-the-art analytical methods.
- In-depth understanding of spectroscopic methods.
- Management skills to communicate effectively and oversee projects.
- Competency in statistical analysis.
- Contact with professional students across North America.
IIT is a Leader in Professional Science Master's Education (PSM)
- Analytical Chemistry PSM established in 1996.
- Additional 3 online PSM programs available in Biology, Health Physics, and Materials and Chemical Synthesis.
+ Admission Requirements
A bachelor's degree in chemistry with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 from an accredited U.S. educational institution is required for domestic students. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for International students, those with an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, or at the request of the admissions committee.
+ Prerequisites
| To earn the degree, students must pass a comprehensive exam. Students are eligible to take this exam once 11 out of 12 courses have been successfully completed, or upon the recommendation of his/her advisor. A written exam will be offered every fall and an oral exam (on campus) will be offered every spring. | |
| Required | |
| 2 semesters of calculus | 1 semester physical chemistry |
| 2 semesters of organic chemistry | 1 semester of analytical or quantitative chemistry |
+ Required Courses
+ Elective Courses (choose 1 from the following)
| CHEM 542 Polymer Characterization and Analysis | CHEM 543 Analytical Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| CHEM 544 Colloids and Colloid Analysis |
+ Professional Courses (Choose 2 from the following)
| Communication in the Workplace | CHEM 511 Project Management |
| Industrial Leadership |
For more program information see our Frequently asked Questions or contact:
Program Director
Diep Nguyen, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer of Chemistry
Department of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences, IIT
Executive Coordinator
Elizabeth Friedman
Professional Science Master's Programs
Illinois Institute of Technology
Telephone: 312.567.7973
Fax: 312.567.3494
email: friedman@iit.edu