Overview

The Chemistry , B.Sc. programme offered at North Central College faculty are committed to preparing students for hands-on lab experiences. With proximity to BP, Ecolabs, Baxter Healthcare, Argonne National Laboratories and Perkin-Elmer, there is even more opportunity to interact with employers that value chemistry expertise.

American Chemical Society-approved, North Central’s Chemistry program prepares students for graduate school or careers in laboratories, schools and corporate environments.

As a chemistry major, you can:

Apply for internships and jobs through robust faculty and alumni networks or the Center for Career and Professional Development.
Take advantage of competitive science grant opportunities.
Join the nationally recognized Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) student group.
Present your research findings at North Central’s own Rall Symposium and summer colloquium as well as local, regional, and national conferences.

Career opportunities:

Recent graduates in chemistry are employed by:

Particle Technology Labs
Blistex, Inc.
Fehr Solutions
CH2M HILL
Water Quality Association
Bisco Electronics
Wheaton Wastewater Treatment
Universal Oil Products (UOP)
Perkin Elmer
Flavors of North America
Micromeritics Instrumentation Corp.
BP Amoco
Volt Information Sciences

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical Analysis
Thermodvnamics and Kinetics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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You may apply for admission throughout the year, although we encourage you to do so in the fall of your senior year.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Naperville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Because we look at each application on an individual basis, we encourage you to contact your admission counselor to discuss your individual circumstances. While not required, you may wish to submit additional information such as:

Test Scores

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SAT, North Central College code: 1555
ACT, North Central College code: 1096
Classic Learning Test, accepted in lieu of the SAT and ACT for students applying to Shimer Great Books School

Optional information we will consider:Supplemental Documents

Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Documentation of extenuating circumstances

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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

46810 USD / year

≈ 46810 USD / year
Out-of-State

46810 USD / year

≈ 46810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

46810 USD / year

≈ 46810 USD / year

Additional Details

Academic year fee: $47,340
Fall/Spring / Semester: $23,670

Living costs

Naperville

United States

1120 - 1880 USD / month

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

Funding

At North Central, we offer a variety of competitive merit-based scholarships that are awarded based off G.P.A. Scholarships range from $28,000- $34,000 and are renewable for 4 years. Your achievements and special talents in other academic and activity areas, like education and the fine arts, could result in additional scholarship opportunities as well.

You're eligible for one of the international first-year or transfer scholarships if you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national. Learn more at the link: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/admission/international-scholarships

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Programme Structure

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