Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Tallahassee, FL
164
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Florida State University / Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in Tallahassee, FL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Materials chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physical chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biochemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biochemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Inorganic chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Organic chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Analytical chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Organic chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physical chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Inorganic chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Analytical chemistry |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 16 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores: 150 verbal, 151 quantitative) Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores: 150 verbal, 151 quantitative) Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
172
Applied
90
Accepted
38
Enrolled
Applying
30
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores: 150 verbal, 151 quantitative) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum upper-division GPA of 3.1 in undergraduate course work | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores: 150 verbal, 151 quantitative) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum upper-division GPA of 3.1 in undergraduate course work | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
164
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
97%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.49% |
| White or Caucasian | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 28.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 8.54% |
| Unknown | 4.27% |
Gender
Male (67%)
Female (32%)
Faculty
27
Total faculty
Full-time (27)
Part-time (0)
Male (23)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Bioanalytical chemistry, separations, microfluidics, petroleomics; materials chemistry, solid state materials, magnets, polymers, catalysts, advanced spectroscopic methods, NMR and EPR, ultrafast, Raman, and mass spectrometry; organic synthesis, natural products, photochemistry, and supramolecular chemistry; biochemistry, structural biology, metabolomics, and anticancer drugs; nanochemistry, applications in energy, sustainability, biology, and technology development; radiochemistry |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,881,765 |
Location & Contact
Address
95 Chieftan Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390
United States
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390
United States
Contact
Dr. Geoffrey Strouse
Chairman
Email: gradinfo@chem.fsu.edu
Phone: 850-644-1244
Fax: 850-644-8281
Chairman
Email: gradinfo@chem.fsu.edu
Phone: 850-644-1244
Fax: 850-644-8281