Overview

Program in Biochemistry / Program in Biochemistry is located in Melbourne, FL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Biochemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test and Chemistry Subject test are recommended Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional Thesis or Non-Thesis option; 30 credit hours

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22

Applied

15

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	Not reported	April 4th	No
Spring deadline	Not reported	September 30th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test and Chemistry Subject test are recommended
Master's Degree Requirements	Undergraduate degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or related area

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

11

Total Graduate Students

63%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.09%
Black or African American	9.09%
White or Caucasian	9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	9.09%

Gender

Male (27%)

Female (72%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Disease pathology, neurological disorders, DNA replication, biotechnology, toxicology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL  32901-6975
United States

Contact Dr. Jessica Smeltz
Program Chair
Email: jsmeltz@fit.edu
Phone: 321-674-8572

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