Chemistry, M.S.

Florida Tech’s chemistry M.S. program offers a supportive academic setting where small class sizes and close faculty mentorship create a highly personalized learning experience. You’ll work side by side with accomplished faculty in areas such as nanoscience, catalysis, environmental chemistry and molecular design.

Our campus brings together students from across the U.S. and around the world, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. This global, interdisciplinary atmosphere encourages collaborative problem-solving and prepares you to tackle complex scientific challenges in research, industry or policy.

Chemistry graduate students at Florida Tech work side by side with faculty on research that addresses some of today’s most pressing scientific challenges.

Projects span areas such as disease pathology, neurological disorders, cancer research, biotechnology and the design of nanomaterials.

Students gain direct experience in advanced lab techniques and collaborative problem-solving while contributing to research with applications in medicine, defense and environmental science.

These efforts often lead to meaningful advancements and position students for impactful careers in industry, research or further academic study.

At Florida Tech, chemistry M.S. students have access to the advanced tools and facilities needed for cutting-edge research.

The 70,000-square-foot F.W. Olin Physical Sciences Center houses dedicated research and teaching labs, conference spaces and specialized instrumentation rooms.

Students use high-resolution techniques such as atomic force, scanning tunneling and confocal microscopy, along with tools for photochemistry, spectroscopy and computational chemistry. The building also features an NMR facility with 400 and 60 MHz spectrometers, a DART (Direct Analysis in Real Time) spectrometer and in-house glassblowing support for custom labware.

Florida Tech’s location in the heart of the Space Coast, home to one of the nation’s largest high-tech and research-driven workforces, offers outstanding opportunities for chemistry students.

You’ll be near leading companies, research labs, government agencies and environmental organizations, making it an ideal setting for internships, collaboration and career development. Our 130-acre campus is just south of NASA-Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, a region where science and innovation thrive.

Outside the lab, enjoy 72 miles of Atlantic coastline, the biodiverse Indian River Lagoon and easy access to the Florida Keys and Orlando’s world-famous attractions—a perfect mix of academic focus and coastal living.

The chemistry M.S. program offers both thesis and nonthesis tracks to suit different academic and career goals.

In the thesis option (available with department head approval), students conduct original research under faculty supervision, culminating in a written thesis and oral defense. This path is ideal for those planning to pursue a Ph.D. or research-intensive career. Students select a research advisor in their first semester and work closely with an advisory committee throughout the process.

The nonthesis option is the default for all admitted students. Instead of a research thesis, students complete additional coursework tailored to their interests and a literature-based research project, which concludes with a final program examination. This track is well suited for students aiming to advance professionally or transition into industry.

Applicants to the chemistry M.S. program should have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field, with coursework across the major areas of chemistry, as well as math and physics.

Students with gaps in their undergraduate preparation may be admitted with the expectation of completing foundational coursework during their first year.

All students enter the nonthesis track by default and may request to transfer to the thesis option with departmental approval. Admission is available for both fall and spring semesters.

For more information, please see our graduate admission requirements, or start your application now!