Bioanalytical chemistry is a key discipline in biomedical research for the study of biological processes, detection, and diagnosis of human diseases. Bioanalytical chemists help conduct pre-clinical and clinical trials of drugs and biopharmaceuticals.
The Bachelor of Science in Bioanalytical Chemistry explores modern techniques in chemical and biochemical methods, as well as instrumental techniques for the analysis and detection of biomolecules and biologically active molecules. These include small drugs, drug metabolites, proteins, peptides, antibodies, DNAs, enzymes, and biologics.
Illinois Tech is the first university in the country to offer a B.S. in bioanalytical chemistry. The degree program provides an interdisciplinary background in bioanalytical principles and methods, and applications of analytical chemistry for the detection, characterization, and quantification of bioactive molecules in biological systems.
Opportunities to conduct undergraduate research with chemistry faculty in biosensor technology, microscopic protein detection, antibody drug conjugate chemistry, and computational simulation of protein-protein interaction are available to help you gain a competitive edge for entry into the workforce or graduate studies.
Program Overview
The degree program provides an interdisciplinary background in bioanalytical principles and methods, and applications of analytical chemistry for the detection, characterization, and quantification of bioactive molecules in biological systems. Opportunities to conduct undergraduate research are available to help you gain a competitive edge.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
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- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938