Overview

From cleaning up our water supply, to devising new window coatings that will protect airplane pilots from being blinded by lasers, to molding the minds of the next generation, an advanced degree in Chemistry from Lewis University will allow you to affect the world in inspired ways.

Cutting-Edge Research Opportunities: The M.S. in Chemistry program emphasizes hands-on research experiences. You will collaborate with expert faculty on projects in areas such as environmental chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science.
Flexible Learning Options: The program offers evening classes and hybrid learning formats to accommodate working professionals and students with other commitments, ensuring accessibility and convenience.

STEM Designation and Career Opportunities: International students benefit from the program’s STEM designation, allowing for a 3-year OPT extension, and graduates gain access to diverse career pathways in academia, industry, and government sectors.

Career Pathways for Master’s Degree in Chemistry Graduates

Our Chemistry, M.S graduates are able to bring their advanced knowledge to the following career options:

Chemist
Chemical Engineer
Materials Scientist
Environmental Scientist
Teacher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Thermodynamics

Strategic Organic Chemistry

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Kinetics and Reaction Mechanisms

Applied Spectroscopy
Applied Data Analysis and Visualization in the Physical Sciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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International deadline two months prior to a semester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All candidates for admission must possess a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education or in a major in a related field. Individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area but have work experience in chemical industries may also apply. The applicant’s overall undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In special cases, the GPA may be calculated on the most recent 60 semester hours of coursework.

Additionally, applicants must submit:

A completed application, accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee.
Academic transcripts from each institution of higher education attended.
A one-to-two page personal statement describing the applicant’s background and how the degree relates to the applicant’s career goals.
Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s likely success in the program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25800 USD / year

≈ 25800 USD / year
Out-of-State

25800 USD / year

≈ 25800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25800 USD / year

≈ 25800 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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