Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry/Master of Science in Chemistry

In the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry and Master of Science in Chemistry program, students learn to apply chemical solutions to environmental issues, including pollution of air and water, waste and recycling, climate change, environmental protection and remediation, energy, green chemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, environmental instrumental analysis, environmental toxicology, and more. The B.S. in Environmental Chemistry is the only program of its kind in the Chicago area and offers a strong foundation in environmental chemistry. The M.S. in Chemistry provides the advanced education, career-expanding possibilities, and higher earning potential of a graduate degree in your field.

Students learn the technical skills theyll need to work in the areas of environmental science, environmental analytical chemistry, hydrologic science, atmospheric science, environmental toxicology, and environmental health science. Graduate-level coursework bridges theory and practice by engaging students in faculty research and pre-professional training opportunities. Our chemistry students work with faculty members on real-world issues such as monitoring pollution, bio sensing, microscopically detecting viruses, observing green chemistry and organic photochemistry, developing environmental remediation materials, applying energy storage materials, and catalyzing solar energy conversion.

International First-Year Students (Freshmen) students who have not enrolled in post-secondary education after completion from secondary school/high school

First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school, or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.

This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.
Submit official or certified copies of the marks or grades of courses completed prior to university or college entrance, as well as all board examination scores. In cases where official transcripts are not issued in English, you must submit the official native language transcript along with a certified translated English version.
Official SAT and ACT Test Scores (Optional): Submission of standardized test scores is optional for admission. This policy applies to all first-year, transfer, and international applicants and all merit scholarship considerations.
Submit letter of recommendations (Optional): International first-year students applying as part of Early Decision and Early Action must submit at least one or up to three letter(s) of recommendations.
TOEFL iBT- 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
[we accept the TOEFL iBT Home edition]
IELTS- 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)