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USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1890
Total Students: 8,565 +
Main Campus Address
10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Learn and discover chemical solutions to environmental issues in this chemistry-focused environmental science program: pollution of air and water, waste and recycling, climate change, environmental protection and remediation, energy, green chemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, environmental instrumental analysis, environmental toxicology, and more. Gain the technical skills to work in environmental science, environmental analytical chemistry, hydrologic science, atmospheric science, environmental toxicology, or environmental health science. Or prepare to pursue a graduate degree in environmental chemistry or science.
The only program of its kind in the Chicago area, Illinois Tech's B.S. in environmental science offers opportunities to conduct biosensor technology research with chemistry faculty monitoring pollution, microscopically detecting viruses, observing green chemistry and organic photochemistry, applying energy storage materials, and catalyzing solar energy conversion.
Program Overview
Gain the technical skills to work in environmental science, environmental analytical chemistry, hydrologic science, atmospheric science, environmental toxicology, or environmental health science. Chicago's only tech-focused university offers opportunities to conduct biosensor technology research with chemistry faculty.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
Career Opportunities
Prepare for jobs related to environmental instrumental analysis and control, monitoring, remediation, toxicology in industry and in federal and state government. This includes preparation for work with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Defense, departments of public safety, and others.
Illinois Tech has several of its own competitive scholarship programs that are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All domestic undergraduate first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships that cover a generous portion of expenses such as tuition. Graduate students in select degree programs also may be considered for additional special scholarships, beyond any fellowships that they may receive.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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