Chromatography (Certificate)

USA

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What will I learn?

The Certificate in Chromatography program provides the fundamentals of separation science theory, the concepts of separation science, and their applications in solving analytical problems. The program also introduces the operating principles and applications of state-of-the-art LC/GC instrumentation and analysis. Covered topics include chromatographic fractionation extraction, emerging methods for the separation and analysis of complex mixtures, gas and liquid chromatography, optimization of LC and GC separations, and the diverse range of analytical applications amenable to GC/LC analysis.

Coursework from the certificate program may be applied toward a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry degree, provided a grade “B” or higher was earned in that particular course. Admission to a master’s program is not guaranteed upon completion of the certificate program.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Chromatography program provides the fundamentals of separation science theory, the concepts of separation science, and their applications in solving analytical problems. The program also introduces the operating principles and applications of state-of-the-art LC/GC instrumentation and analysis.

Career Opportunities

Analytical chemists work in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, petroleum, government laboratories, food, agriculture, and consumer products.

Analytical chemist

Quality control chemist

Quality assurance chemist

Agricultural chemist

Soil and plant chemist

Analytical development scientist

Technologist

Which department am I in?

Lewis College of Science and Letters

Study options

Full Time (10 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$17,120.00 per year
USD $1,712 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Lewis College of Science and Letters

Pritzker Science Center,

Suite 252,

CHICAGO,

Illinois,

60616, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$32,040.00 per year
Books- 930 PA

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Main Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to students who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher.

Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement

Internet TOEFL - 90+

Paper TOEFL - 600+

IELTS - 6.5+

PTE - 63+

Duolingo English Test - 110+

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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