OpenFieldFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee is the #1 ranked public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States, renowned for its College of Pharmacy, joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and agricultural research.
Founded in 1887, FAMU is an 1890 land-grant university recognized nationally for engineering, pharmacy, architecture, agriculture, and business. Operating the unique FAMU-FSU College of Engineering—the only shared engineering college in the nation—FAMU delivers premier STEM education, leading cutting-edge research in medicinal chemistry, aerospace composites, and sustainable agriculture.
Undergraduate applicants require an accredited secondary school diploma, competitive high school GPA (average 3.6–3.9 weighted), standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), and official transcripts. Graduate applicants to engineering and pharmaceutical sciences require a recognized bachelor's degree in a STEM field, GRE scores (where applicable), personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Presidential and university graduate fellowships provide comprehensive funding.
Four-year specialized degree in the prestigious College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and clinical pharmacology.
Four-year land-grant degree examining sustainable crop production, precision soil analytics, agricultural biotechnology, water conservation, and agribusiness economics.
Rigorous ABET-accredited curriculum covering algorithm design, cybersecurity architectures, mobile application development, database management, and artificial intelligence.
Two-year research master's degree conducted inside the joint engineering facility, specializing in dynamic systems, advanced aeropropulsion, thermal fluid sciences, and composite materials.
Four to five-year doctoral research curriculum investigating cancer pharmacology, neuropharmacology, molecular toxicology, and drug formulation engineering.
FAMU's most prestigious merit-based undergraduate scholarship awarded to National Merit Finalists and high school valedictorians entering any undergraduate major.
Two-year research assistantship inside the School of the Environment conducting coastal water quality monitoring, GIS spatial analysis, and Gulf of Mexico ecosystem assessments.
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry · College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Prof. Dr. Redda is an acclaimed medicinal chemist whose research laboratory designs and synthesizes novel heterocyclic compounds targeting triple-negative breast cancer and viral replication enzymes.
View research profile ↗Dean and Professor of Environmental Sciences · School of the Environment
Prof. Dr. Ibeanusi leads major research initiatives in environmental biotechnology, microbial biodegradation of industrial contaminants, and sustainable microalgae biomass for renewable energy.
View research profile ↗Professor of Computer and Information Sciences · Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Prof. Dr. Chi specializes in cybersecurity education, cryptanalysis of lightweight cryptographic algorithms, and quantum-resistant network communication protocols.
View research profile ↗Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering · FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Okoli investigates carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites, piezoelectric sensors for in-situ structural damage detection, and advanced manufacturing processes.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Florida A&M University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.