Few schools offer chemistry degree programs online, as students are generally required to take additional laboratory courses that must be attended on campus. There are, however, some programs that allow students to take some or all non-lab courses online. This article discusses which schools offer chemistry degree programs online, either fully or through hybrid formats.
Overview of Online Chemistry Options
Due to the hands-on nature of a chemistry degree program, many schools offer online degree programs in chemistry but require the student to take laboratory requirements. These laboratory requirements are either conducted at the school's laboratory or at participating employer's facilities. However, the following schools offer chemistry degree programs online.
<h3 id="section---ImportantInformationAboutThisFieldOfStudy">Important Information About This Field Of Study</h3><p></p><table border="1"><tr><td>Online Availability</td><td> Most online chemistry programs are geared towards obtaining a master's degree</td></tr>
<tr><td> Common Courses</td><td> Common courses can include biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and others</td></tr>
<tr><td>Certificates</td><td> Many online chemistry programs offer certificates with the courses</td></tr>
<tr><td>Concentrations</td><td> Several online chemistry programs allow room for concentrations in different fields of chemistry, such as analytical chemistry</td></tr>
<tr><td> Median Salary (2021)</td><td> $105,550 (<i>for chemical engineers</i>)*</td></tr>
<tr><td>Job Outlook (2021-2031)</td><td> 14% (<i>for chemical engineers</i>)*</td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</i>
</p><h3 id="section---UniversityOfMaryland">University of Maryland</h3><p>The University of Maryland offers a Master of Chemical and Life Science degree program online. This program allows for a concentration in chemistry. All coursework can be taken online, but the student must take the laboratory experiences on campus. The Chemistry concentration courses include:
</p><ul><li>Modern Concepts in Chemistry
</li><li>Biochemistry
</li><li>Environmental Chemistry
</li><li>Forensic Chemistry
</li></ul><h3 id="section---UniversityOfNorthCarolinaWilmington">University Of North Carolina - Wilmington</h3><p>The University of North Carolina at Wilmington offers a Master of Chemistry degree program which can be completed through distance education. Students will be required to complete a supervised master's project if they are within a cooperating industry. Courses offered in distance education format include:
</p><ul><li>Advanced Organic Chemistry
</li><li>Advanced Biochemistry
</li><li>Advanced Physical Chemistry
</li><li>Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
</li></ul><h3 id="section---IllinoisInstituteOfTechnology">Illinois Institute of Technology</h3><p>A fully online Master of Chemistry in Analytical Chemistry program can be taken through the Illinois Institute of Technology. No lab requirements must be met for this program, and all courses can be completed online. Courses topics include:
</p><ul><li>Liquid Chromatography
</li><li>Spectroscopic Methods I
</li><li>Analytical Chemistry Statistics
</li><li>Polymer Characterization</li></ul>
