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M.S. in Analytical Chemistry

Solve chemistry’s most difficult problems with this fully online, part-time master’s program designed for working professional chemists.

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Program Spotlight

Lewis College of Science and Letters at Illinois Tech prepares you to be a leader where technology meets real-world science. 

  • Industry-Experienced Professors. Our professors understand the crucial difference between academic research and industrial research. In the analytical chemistry program, you’ll learn from industry professionals who have real-world experience in the field. 
  • Flexibility for Working Professionals. The analytical chemistry part-time master’s program was designed as—and has always been—an online program for professional chemists, so the program can fit into your busy schedule.
  • Targeted Approach. You’re already a professional chemist; you need a specific, directed focus on analytical chemistry to advance your career. Our program ensures that you graduate with the analytical-methods knowledge and regulatory requirements necessary to succeed wherever your career takes you.

Quick Snapshot

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30

months to complete part-time

100%

online for coursework

*capstone project required in-person

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Course Showcase

Master the principles and applications of high-performance liquid chromatography. In our Liquid Chromatography course, you’ll use state-of-the-art instrumentation to solve analytical problems. Whether you’re optimizing liquid chromatography separation or using the best quantitative techniques, you’ll graduate as an expert in this sophisticated, yet delicate technology that has become a necessity in the field of analytical chemistry.

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Lauren M.W., M.S. in Analytical Chemistry Student

“All of the classes that I took were 100 percent applicable to what I do in my career….If you put in the work, it will be worth it. The professors are very good at what they do, where they break the topics down so that they are more easily understood.”

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About Illinois Tech

At Illinois Tech, innovation and achievement is a story more than 130 years in the making. At Chicago’s only tech-focused university, you’ll learn to speak the language of innovation. Join the ranks of our graduate alumni who have changed the course of human history, giving us the cell phone, the Pentium chip, Linksys, the telestrator, architectural marvels, and many other innovations that have revolutionized the world.

We offer future-oriented degrees in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, and business analytics. These programs are designed to equip you with advanced skills that enable you to anticipate and drive change. At Illinois Tech, you'll be prepared to thrive at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future and making a significant impact.