The Master of Analytical Chemistry is a non-thesis master’s degree designed for professionals interested in pursuing their graduate education in chemistry with a focus on the applications for business and industry, education, government, and the military.
This well established online professional science master's degree provides students with a solid foundation in separation science, spectroscopy, and method development. Courses in communication, statistics, industrial leadership, and business principles—courses essential for a scientific career in the business world—are integral to the curriculum. The 32 hours of coursework can be completed remotely in 2.5 years of part-time study. The final oral exam is administered on the Mies (main) Campus in Chicago.
If your career goals do not require a full master's degree, you may be interested in completing a certificate in Analytical Methods Development, Analytical Spectroscopy, Chromatography, or Regulatory Science. The courses in these certificate programs are all graduate level courses belonging to the analytical chemistry professional science master's degree curriculum. Visit our frequently asked questions to view program requirements, when you can start, and program duration.
Admission
Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis, but are expected to hold a bachelor's degree in science or engineering and have completed two semesters of organic chemistry, one semester of analytical or quantitative chemistry, one semester of physical chemistry, and one semester of calculus. Strong preference is given to applicants who have work experience in a chemistry-related field.
Applicants are required to submit academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an application fee, and a professional statement. GRE scores are required for international students, domestic students with an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, or at the request of the admissions committee. The minimum GRE score for admissions consideration is 300 [quantitative + verbal] and 2.5 [analytical writing].
For more information on how to apply, please visit the Office of Graduate Admission. Note that International applicants must meet English Language requirements and submit financial support documents.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
Elective Courses
| Choose one of the following: |
| CHEM 542 Polymer Characterization and Analysis |
| CHEM 543 Analytical Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Laboratories |
| CHEM 544 Colloids and Colloid Analysis |
Professional Courses
| Choose two of the following: |
| SCI 511 Project Management |
| SCI 522 Public Engagement for Scientists |
| INTM 511 Industrial Leadership |
Program Contact
Program Director
Diep Nguyen, Ph.D. - Industry Professor
Department of Chemistry
Illinois Institute of Technology
Life Sciences 148B, 3101 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60616
tel: 312.567.8924
fax: 312.567.3494
email: nguyen@iit.edu
Director, Professional Master's Programs and New Initiatives
Elizabeth Friedman, Ph.D.
College of Science
Illinois Institute of Technology
tel: 312.567.7973
email: friedman@iit.edu
Advisory Board
David Boldridge, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Cabot Microelectronics Corp.
John-Bruce D. Green, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Baxter Healthcare Inc.
Brian Leaf
Director of Analytical R&D, Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc.
Mark M. Morrison, Ph.D.
Scientist, Sherwin Williams Co.
Murali Rajagopalan, Ph.D.
Director, Quality Assurance for Raw Materials, Golf Ball R&D, Acushnet Company - Titleist Golf
Edward E. Remsen, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bradley University
Gregory K. Webster, Ph.D., MBA
Sr. Principal Research Scientist, AbbVie, Inc.