Graduate Degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Our graduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry provide students with versatile educations and opportunities to participate in innovative chemical research. With access to advanced instrumentation, strong industry and national-lab partnerships, and a collaborative research community, doctoral students gain the experience, mentorship, and visibility needed to lead in academia, industry or government. Our transformative work includes specialties in organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry as well as environmental chemistry, forensic chemistry, biochemistry, radiochemistry and chemistry education.

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  • MS in Chemistry

    Our Master of Science in Chemistry emphasizes research in the environmental and biomedical aspects of chemistry. Recent environmental investigations include the Florida Everglades, Biscayne Bay and Florida Bay. Our faculty are also conducting studies on biomedical topics, photocatalytic studies of organic molecules and organic synthesis of important molecules.

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  • MS in Forensic Science

    The Master of Science in Forensic Science empowers students to pursue careers as forensic science practitioners. This program meets the criteria of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences for Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission accreditation and is designed to meet the requirements of the DNA Advisory Board for DNA analysts in the Technical Leader position for DNA track students.

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  • PSM in Forensic Science

    The Professional Science Master's in Forensic Science is designed for forensic science and laboratory professionals to prepare them to manage forensic laboratories. The program provides a cross-cutting curriculum in forensic science, business and public administration.

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  • PhD in Biochemistry

    The Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry equips students with the cutting-edge knowledge, critical-thinking skills and well-rounded problem-solving abilities needed for academic and industry careers. This program is co-sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryDepartment of Biological Sciences and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

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  • PhD in Chemistry

    Our Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry immerses students in high-impact research. Students can pursue a degree without a track or with an optional track for those who would like to further align their program with research interests. Tracks include:

    • Chemistry Education
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Forensic Science
    • Radio Chemistry

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Contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, CP 304

Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2606

chemistry@fiu.edu