Graduate
Admissions
The USF Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering welcomes outstanding applicants from around the nation and the world to our Ph.D. and M.S. programs. Applications to graduate programs may be submitted online through the USF Graduate Office of Admissions. For priority consideration, please submit your application for entrance in the Fall semester by December 15th of the prior year. Follow the link immediately below to apply. Information on requirements for Ph.D. and M.S. applications are provided below.
*Fee waivers exist only under certain circumstances for applicants in programs such as McNair Scholars, FGLSAMP, etc. Please complete the form linked here and submit with appropriate documentation to obtain departmental signature.
Admission requirements for ph.D. program
Admissions requirements for the Ph.D. program, as specified in the USF Academic Catalog, are as follows. Applicants must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the degree program:
- An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related science or engineering field.
- Three (3) letters of reference.
- Statement of Research Interests.
Admission requirements for M.S. program
Admissions requirements for the M.S. program are specified in the USF Academic Catalog. Applicants must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the degree program.
Information for International Applicants
Information on USF requirements for admission of international students, including English Proficiency requirements, are provided by the Office of Admissions. Eligibility for Teaching Assistantships is associated with further requirements for spoken English that are outlined in the International Teaching Assistant Handbook. Additional information helpful to international applicants can be found at the Office of International Studies.