Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for medicinal chemistry (b.s.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.)
Build a strong background in traditional chemistry as well as a fundamental understanding of the chemical, biological and pharmacological actions of pharmaceuticals and biomedical products. Study the application of biological, chemical, and data science to computer-aided design, synthesis, evaluation, and analysis of structurally diverse drugs for the detection, treatment, and cure of human diseases in the only program of its kind in Illinois, and one of just a handful in the country.
Practice hands-on techniques by taking lab courses customized for industrial needs in addition to standard lecture-based courses. Conduct cutting-edge research under the direction of chemistry faculty working on medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, including cancer drug discovery, computational drug design and modeling, and microscopic characterization of biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. in medicinal chemistry program. Consult your academic adviser before transferring into the program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.)
Through chemical and instrumental analysis, drug design and synthesis, separation and purification of small molecules and biomolecules, pharmaceutical quality control and assurance, and understanding drug action and safety, you will assemble the skills to develop a career in biomedical science, bioanalytical science, biotechnology, medicine, or pharmaceutical science.
- Analytical chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Chemical engineer
- Health care scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
Tuition and Fee Information for Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago