MA/MS in Chemistry

The chemistry department at the University of Florida awards the Master of Science, with thesis and non-thesis options, and the Doctor of Philosophy, with a major in chemistry. Specialization choices are biochemistry plus analytical, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, and a separate non-thesis Master of Science in Teaching exists too. New students should arrive with solid undergraduate preparation across the main chemistry subfields. Placement tests given before registration identify gaps, which students can remedy during their first year, and the results guide each student's plan. Doctoral candidates take coursework in their chosen division and in other divisions, and a supervisory committee or major professor may require additional courses. Degree requirements are described in the graduate degrees section of the University of Florida Graduate Catalog. Prospective applicants should contact the department for current application procedures, deadlines, funding information and faculty research interests before preparing their materials.