Overview

As a graduate of Chemistry from Benedictine University, students will have not only gained technical skills but also the broad knowledge associated with a liberal arts education. A major in Chemistry at Benedictine prepares students for the technical skills and knowledge that are required to enter graduate or professional school and obtain a job in the chemical industry.

Chemistry is the science of matter and its interactions. Anything that can be felt, seen, smelled, tasted and heard has something to do with chemicals. Career options with a chemistry degree are extensive. They range from working on cures for diseases and protecting our environment to making cosmetics and researching renewable energy sources.

Careers

Our recent graduates have enrolled in top-tier Ph.D. programs at the The University of Chicago, Ohio State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Northwestern University and Purdue University — just to name a few. Others have gone on to successful careers at Argonne National Laboratory, AbbVie, Nanophase Technologies Corp. and crime laboratories with the Illinois State Police and DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional promising careers for chemistry majors include:

Forensic Chemist: Analyze evidence for criminal investigations.
Toxicologist: Study the effects of chemicals on human health and the environment.
Patent Attorney: Specialize in intellectual property law related to chemical inventions.
Materials Scientist: Develop new materials with specific properties for various applications.
High School Chemistry Teacher: Share their passion for chemistry with future generations.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Analysis

Biochemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Benedictine University has rolling admissions and does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the fall semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

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Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

A personal statement

A high school guidance counselor letter of recommendation

Seventh semester transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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