Prepare for Medical School and Beyond with Chemistry
If you aspire to a career in medicine or other health professions, our B.S. in Chemistry with a Pre-Medical concentration is your ideal pathway. This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in medical school and health-related fields.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the scientific process(es).
- Communicate scientific information.
- Integrate chemical knowledge.
- Participate in the chemical profession.
- Perform appropriate laboratory skills.
- Master principles of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
- Develop skills in chemical analysis and instrumentation.
- Apply chemical knowledge to industrial, environmental and pharmaceutical settings.
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Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$11,535/yr*
Based on 120 credit hours over 4 years.
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Admissions
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International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
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Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Clinical Research Coordinators
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
Median Annual Wage
$167,220
Wage Range
$79,710 – $316,850
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
Median Annual Wage
$61,990
Wage Range
$38,090 – $102,070
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Some college, no degree
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Bright OutlookConduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Median Annual Wage
$103,410
Wage Range
$64,800 – $177,780
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Post-doctoral training
Natural Sciences Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Median Annual Wage
$167,220
Wage Range
$79,710 – $316,850
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-doctoral training, Master’s degree
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Median Annual Wage
$82,220
Wage Range
$52,520 – $140,010
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Clinical Data Managers
Bright OutlookApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Median Annual Wage
$120,230
Wage Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
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