Earn your Ph.D. in Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University! Perform research alongside experts who are leading the way towards the discovery of novel diagnostics and therapeutics for diverse diseases like cancer, infection, and neurodegenerative diseases. Our graduate students are encouraged to excel in their graduate studies, to enhance their passion for science and research, and to contribute to both the scientific community and society.
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Florida Atlantic’s Ph.D. in Chemistry degree is a multidisciplinary doctoral program that allows students to pursue a research in a wide range of disciplines of chemistry. Our graduates go on to outstanding careers in industry, academia, and various research organizations.
Edith Nagy, Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry
Senior Research Scientist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center
“The scientific training that I received during my graduate studies in FAU’s Department of Chemistry has been the foundation for my career. I had the opportunity to explore a high-impact project in a very supportive and engaging environment and, thanks to my advisor’s encouragement, I applied for and was granted a prestigious NSF pre-doctoral fellowship. My advisor also helped make possible an internship at a major pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, where I spent two summers as a researcher. This experience solidified my desire to work in the biopharmaceutical industry. The level of training I received in the Chemistry Department was recognized during my time at Eli Lilly, my post-doc at Boston University, and my current position as a Senior Research Scientist at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The key attributes that have helped me succeed ‒ problem solving skills, independent thinking, and scientific curiosity ‒ were all developed during my time at FAU. I wouldn’t be where I am today without graduating with a Ph.D. from FAU!”
Paul Scesa, Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Utah Health and recently named Assistant Professor at University of South Florida
“My time at FAU was a foundational life experience. The people and events shaped the course of my career. Many of the challenges presented to me by the Ph.D. program steered the direction of my scientific endeavors, and the projects I worked on at FAU and the skills I acquired became the core of my scientific identity. Graduation requirements such as the Original Research Proposal and Graduate Seminar became an NIH funded project that supported my postdoctoral work and launched my independent career in academia. This is the direct result of mentorship and personal relationships I acquired in the FAU Chemistry Ph.D. program, and I will carry this with me for the rest of my life.”
