Apply before Jan 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Chemistry
Overview
The Chemistry programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is home to a state-of-the-art computational facility, supporting outstanding computational chemistry research and teaching activities at Illinois Tech. Chemistry research facilities also include:
- A new chemistry computer cluster for quantum chemistry calculations and molecular visualization
- Ultraviolet-visible spectrometer
- Atomic absorption spectrometer
- High-performance liquid chromatography gas-chromatography-mass spectrometer
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer
Career Opportunities
Earning a Ph.D. in Chemistry can open many career opportunities.
- Analytical chemist
- Chemical engineer
- Health care scientist
- Forensic scientist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Survey of Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Polymer Synthesis
- Theoretical and Computational Quantum Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Check out the full curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (OR)
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Degree applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Submission of GRE scores is required. You may be granted provisional admission with a GPA less than 3.0.
- GRE: 310 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing)
- TOEFL: 80 -or- IELTS: 5.5, for international applicants
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 46,502 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,502 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Domestic: 46,502 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,810-3,477 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.
Visit the programme website for more information
