Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biochemistry/BSc in Medicinal Chemistry in Chicago United States | Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,636
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The newly introduced Biochemistry (B.S.)/Medicinal Chemistry (B.S.) dual degree enables students to develop specialized skills in two interconnected disciplines, opening doors to broader career and academic opportunities. Graduates will gain comprehensive knowledge of biomolecular processes and chemical interactions within living systems, coupled with in-depth expertise in pharmaceutical development, drug creation, and biomedical research. Illinois' sole Medicinal Chemistry B.S. program, and among the few nationwide, makes this dual degree a distinctive chance for a tailored educational experience.
Participants will engage in rigorous coursework and hands-on laboratory training while conducting innovative research guided by faculty mentors, preparing them for roles in healthcare, scientific investigation, and biotech industries. This program particularly benefits those aiming for medical school or advanced graduate studies. Core curriculum covers biochemistry, cellular biology, chemistry, human anatomy, genetics, microbiology, and additional subjects. The program also explores how biological, chemical, and computational sciences integrate with drug discovery processes, from molecular design to therapeutic evaluation for diagnosing and treating human illnesses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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)
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)
Tuition
USD
50,636