Computational chemistry and biochemistry apply computational methods to understand chemical and biochemical properties and processes. Illinois Tech is the only university offering a computer-related chemistry and biochemistry undergraduate degree program.
Learn chemical and molecular modeling and simulation, computational chemical biology, computational drug design, big data in chemistry and biochemistry, and computational methods for data analytics. Prepare to advance in the rapidly growing fields of computational and data science, while gaining a strong background in traditional chemistry. Combining relevant and advanced skills in experimental and computational science will expand career options.
Illinois Tech is the only university to offer a comprehensive computer-related chemistry and biochemistry program covering chemical and biochemical science, computational techniques, and data science. Opportunities are available to conduct undergraduate research at the Pauling Computer Lab, designed for computational biochemistry, computer-aided drug design, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling and simulation.
The combination of an interdisciplinary education and research opportunities builds a competitive edge, opening more doors to achieve career goals.
Program Overview
Chemical and biochemical science, computational techniques, and data science are covered in this program. Opportunities are available to conduct undergraduate research at the Pauling Computer Lab, designed for computational biochemistry, computer-aided drug design, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling and simulation.
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)
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- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938