Major: Chemistry

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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: kome-shibahara.com/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

  • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field
  • Undergraduate GPA 3.0 and Graduate GPA 3.0 (if applicable)
  • GRE test score of 150 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form
  • Resume

International Students

  • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable)
  • GRE test score of 150 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)
  • 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 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
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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@kome-shibahara.com
(W) chemistry.kome-shibahara.com/graduate/

Application Deadlines

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

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