The priority deadline for MS applications is January 15th for fall admission and For questions regarding application issues, please email grad@che.ufl.edu
The admissions office receives many applications for the university and reviews them before listing the transcript as received. Applicants should see that there transcript is “Under Review”. This indicates that the transcript has been received and that the department can review it for admissions decisions.
The college of engineering has options for application fee waivers for domestic, US-based applicants which are sent out in the form of a coupon code. For more information: https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/prospects/admissions/
Late applications will be considered depending on the class size of accepted students after initial review of applications received by January 15th.
The ME degree program is designed for students who do not have a BS or BSE in chemical engineering. The ME degree contains 3 extra courses at the UG level that prepare the student with the necessary background needed to pass the graduate level courses. The MS program is for students who have a degree in chemical engineering or for students who have taken courses that cover chemical engineering core curriculum. These decisions are usually made during admission, but can be discussed further with the graduate program director after you have started your coursework at UF. We can switch students between the MS and ME degree programs as needed.
Prior to submitting your application in full, email PhD-Recruiting@che.ufl.edu
No. While the online application will allow you to upload unofficial transcripts, official transcripts must be sent to the UF Office of Admissions. These should be provided in your native language.
UF Office of Admissions
PO Box 114000 (201 Criser Hall)
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000, USAYES! We welcome applications from students with a variety of educational backgrounds into our MS program. Prior to taking the core graduate courses, you will be required to take 3 undergraduate courses to supplement your graduate education. These are assigned by Dr. Ziegler on a case by case basis depending on your BS degree and industrial experience. Waivers are not common, but may be considered for students with degrees in chemistry, general engineering, or other engineering disciplines with documented coursework (via transcripts).
MS students who are working in research groups should have a conversation with their research advisor and with Dr. Ziegler as soon as they come to this realization. Together, the research advisor and Dr. Ziegler will come up with a career strategy to help the student achieve their goals through a combination of discussions surrounding options at UF as well as support for applications to other institutions in the US or abroad.
MS students who are working in research groups should have a conversation with their research advisor and with Dr. Ziegler as soon as they come to this realization. Together, the research advisor and Dr. Ziegler will come up with a career strategy to help the student achieve their goals. Students should also work to cultivate relationships with their course instructors to ensure that faculty members at UF can write strong recommendations for you in your next steps.
UF offers scholarships to out of state MS students as outlined here:
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/prospects/funding/
UF also awards Glen and Deborah Renwick Scholarships, but to be eligible for these, you must submit your application in full by January 15th :
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/prospects/funding/renwick/
Are there additional ways for MS students to earn money while on campus to supplement tuition costs?
Many MS students find jobs on campus in dining services, the library or as graders for undergraduate courses.
Usually the department requires a GRE scores for both US applicants and international applicants. Due to issues with standardized testing resulting from the COVID19 pandemic, GRE scores are not required for admission to our programs between now and Fall 2023.
UF accepts electronic scores only from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report. These scores are valid for two years.
Minimum requirements for these scores as dictated by the Graduate School are found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/international/#toefl.
Please also note international applicants are exempt from the English proficiency requirement if enrolled for one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in a country where English is the official language prior to your anticipated term of enrollment, or if you are from one of the countries listed on the exemptions page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/international/countries.html.
The Application Portal DOES NOT recognize these exemptions during the application process. You will need to email grad@che.ufl.edu after submitting your application to let us know you qualify for an exemption. Then we will process the exemption with the Graduate Admission Office for you.
Students with a B.S. in chemical engineering from UPRM (University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez) will be exempt by our department. Please email grad@che.ufl.edu to discuss this and proceed with the exemption.
After application submission or after receipt of an offer letter, email grad@che.ufl.edu
MS and ME students are admitted to the department in both the fall and spring semesters. Students must meet the application deadlines posted by the graduate school. For fall admission, we recommend submitting your application by January 15th. For spring admission, we recommend submitting your application by September 15th to ensure that all paperwork can be processed in a timely fashion.
Many UF faculty happily welcome MS students into their research groups. You can take up to 7 credits of individual work or 6 credits MS thesis research towards your MS degree. Once you arrive on campus, take time to email the faculty members you are interested in working with. Reach out to your peers and talk to PhD students about their work. Matching students with MS thesis advisors and projects is usually handled on a case by case basis. If you need help and are struggling to find a group to join, email grad@che.ufl.edu for help.
We do offer some of our courses online via the EDGE program. However, it will be difficult to complete the degree entirely online since our Advanced Chemistry and Biology Laboratory for graduate students is not offered online. For more information, check out the EDGE program: https://ufedge.ufl.edu/online-graduate-programs/tuition-fees/
Gainesville is a lovely city, with a very reasonable cost of living and a diverse population. Gainesville has an array of restaurants, parks, breweries, and outdoor activities. As a city, Gainesville values education and diversity, with spaces for people of different backgrounds to come together for common goals. Gainesville is home to the major UF research hospitals, including a cancer center, children’s hospital, cardiovascular center, and dental college. Gainesville also houses the North Florida Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. There are plenty of things to do outdoors in Gainesville, including trail running and mountain biking, golfing, swimming or kayaking in the natural springs, and ultimate frisbee or disc golf. Additionally, UF has nationally ranked sports teams including gymnastics, volleyball, football, basketball, and baseball.
Gainesville is also about 1.5 hours from both the “Nature Coast” to the west where you can go fishing, scalloping, or swim with the manatees or the Atlantic Coast to the east, which boasts beautiful dog-friendly beaches. Gainesville is also a short 2-hour drive to Orlando, Disney World, and Universal Studios. Graduate students routinely plan adventures as a group that take advantage of all the things North Florida has to offer.
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