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Master of Science in Sensor Science and Technology (STEM)

Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 32,040/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 8,565 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Sensor Science and Technology (STEM)

Program Overview

The new Master of Science in Sensor Science and Technology degree offers advanced and multidisciplinary training in sensor science and technology with an emphasis of targeting problems in health and the environment. Current and future sensor systems must utilize advanced sensing platforms and computational algorithms to intuitively and intelligently collect, connect, analyze, and interpret data from individuals, devices, and systems for systemic and precise detection and assessment. Students gain a specialized education in sensor science and technology that includes sensor principles, mechanism of recognition events, materials and methods involved in characterization and signal transduction, the application background of various sensors, and important factors in making a sensor device. They receive hands-on sensor research experience and training in the field’s latest principles, methods, techniques, and technologies.

This one-of-a-kind program will prepare you for a career developing smart scientific and technology innovations to address health and environmental issues, including:

sensor invention toward emerging challenges in food safety, environmental monitoring, clinical analysis, and medical diagnosis
portable, miniaturized diagnostic devices with enhanced connectivity for patients and clinicians
AI-ML enabled new generation of medical instruments
smart, environmentally adaptive materials for molecular recognition and signal transduction, integrable to various sensing modalities
advanced product analysis processes, such as chemical and drug screening, quality control, and online monitoring
solutions to monitor water quality, air pollutants, food contaminants, and chemicals and microbials in waste control to address environmental hazards

Program Overview

Prepare for a career developing health and environmental technology innovations in the growing field of sensor science and technology.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,040 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*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.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least two semesters of organic chemistry and two semesters of calculus.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue advanced Ph.D. training as well as careers in academia, government, and the many companies developing sensor and sensor-based solutions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth in all of the following occupations through 2030:

health technologists and technicians
environmental technologists and technicians
food scientists and technologists
life scientist
medical scientist
environmental protection specialist

Scholarships

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.

Work Permit

PGWP

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):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.