Students in this program are advised by the associate dean's office until a degree program is selected. Once 30 credit hours (not including remedial courses) have been successfully completed, continued registration is contingent on selection of a degree program. Acceptance into the desired degree program is automatic unless the student has been academically dismissed.
Certificate in General Science at Florida Institute of Technology
Certificate in General Science at Florida Institute of Technology
International students can study the General Science at Florida Institute of Technology on the Main Campus - Melbourne campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the Main Campus - Melbourne campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2026.
About Certificate in General Science
Disciplines
College of Engineering and Science
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in General Science at Florida Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Transcripts are the most important element of your application. More than anything else, we need to see that you have completed a strong high school curriculum and demonstrated achievement in college preparatory classes. Florida Tech does not specify a minimum required grade point average, class rank or standardized test score, but these elements are duly evaluated for admission and merit scholarship consideration.
Engineering and Science Applicants
Your high school transcripts should indicate a minimum:
- Four years of math, including trigonometry, mathematics analysis, analytical geometry or precalculus; and
- Four years of science, including physics and chemistry.
Take the most rigorous math and science curriculum offered by your high school.
Aviation, Business, Psychology and Liberal Arts Applicants
Your high school transcripts should indicate at least:
- Three years of mathematics (four recommended); and
- Three years of science (four recommended).
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
How to Apply
Anytime throughout your senior year in high school for First-Time Full-Time-in-College students or anytime during your final academic year for Transfer students. Florida Tech uses a rolling admission policy and makes admission decisions once an application is received and completed.
Materials to Submit
Your application for undergraduate admission to a Melbourne campus program must include:
- Completed Common Application or Florida Tech Application
- Transcript(s) from your high school, or secondary school, with courses and grades posted at least through your junior year.
- Standardized test results (SAT or ACT)
The following materials are highly recommended, but not required:
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor or coach
To have your SAT scores sent to Florida Tech, use code 5080. For the ACT, use 0716.
Certificate in General Science at Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
United States of America, Aberdeen