Analytical Chemistry
Department:
Biological, Chemical, and Physical SciencesCollege:
College of Science and LettersDegrees:
- Master of Chemistry in Analytical Chemistry
Description:
The professional master's program in analytical chemistry is a part-time program for analytical chemists seeking to broaden their backgrounds in analytical chemistry. The specific goals of the program of study are to broaden and deepen knowledge of state-of-the-art analytical techniques, to learn how to design and manage projects, to gain an overview of statistical methods, and projects, and to improve communication skills. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree (ideally in science or engineering) with two semesters of physical chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry, and one semester of analytical chemistry. Candidates' advisers assist them in determining if any further prerequisites are necessary. A final comprehensive examination is required for graduation.Specializations:
Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences Certificate Programs:
- Analytical Methods Development
- Analytical Spectroscopy
- Chromatography
- Characterization of Inorganic and Organic Materials
- Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Materials
- Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Materials
Distance Learning:
www.iit-online.iit.eduDual Degrees / Joint Degrees:
Research Facilities:
Center for Synchrotron Radiation Research and InstrumentationCenter for Accelerator and Particle Physics
Research Areas:
Admission Requirements:
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum of 3.0/4.0
- Minimum GRE score:
900 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
** Applicants for Professional Master's programs who have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution may not have to submit GRE scores.
*** Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in that same discipline, or a closely allied major with additional coursework that prepares the student for graduate study in his or her chosen program. Students who have not completed all required courses may be accepted for general admission and can begin coursework, but must remove any deficiencies before the M.S. comprehensive/Ph.D. qualifying examination.
How to apply:
Office of Graduate AdmissionDepartmental Website:
http://www.iit.edu/csl/bcps/The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.
