Major: Chemistry

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)

Research Areas: Tumor Invasion Mechanisms, Metalloenzymes, Natural Products
Isolation, Natural Product Total Synthesis, Laser Raman Spectroscopy.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or GRE test score of 150 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)* (*Temporarily waived thru Fall 2024)
    • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Statement of personal objectives in essay form
    • Resume

International Students

  •  Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or GRE test score of 150 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)* (*Temporarily waived thru Fall 2024)
    • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Statement of personal objectives in essay form
    • Resume
    • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
    • TOEFL score of 548 (PBT) or 79 (IBT); IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

 

Contact/Information

Deguo Du
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Building PS-55, Room 301G
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.0094
(E) ddu@fau.edu
(W) chemistry.fau.edu/graduate

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall (Preferred): April 15
Spring: November 1
No Summer semester acceptance

International Students
Fall (Preferred): February 15
Spring: July 15 *Temporary extension: Oct 1
No Summer semester acceptance