FAQ Category: MS Application and Admission FAQ

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Yes, non-research related roles are available. These on-campus hourly jobs, include serving as a grader or working in campus catering or at the library, in addition to a variety of other options.

No.

The admissions office receives many applications for the university and reviews them before listing the transcript as received. Applicants should see that their transcript is “Under Review”. This indicates that the transcript has been received and that the department can review it for admissions decisions.

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/

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 5th. For spring admission, we recommend submitting your application by September 15th to ensure that all paperwork can be processed in a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After application submission or after receipt of an offer letter, email grad@che.ufl.edu

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, USA

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 […]