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Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Biology

Program Details

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Available

On campus

Contact

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology1.201.216.5194[email protected]
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Learn how biological systems operate and how to engineer changes in those systems at the university that was a pioneer in the field of chemical biology.

Chemical biology is an exciting field at the very core of biotechnology and the foundation of modern medicine. As the physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and researchers of tomorrow, chemical biologists study disease and develop drugs to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Established in 1978, the chemical biology bachelor’s program was the first undergraduate program of its kind. The program is a complete education in chemistry to ensure a solid foundation in quantitative physical sciences. It also includes a set of biology courses that introduce the key elements of cellular, molecular, and physiological biology.

Our department is led by faculty with valuable industry experience. Our programs’ three
distinguishing features – a research-focused core curriculum, technology emphasis, and
contemporary societal context – provide the skills necessary to successfully complete research projects as well as define your career path. Through the accelerated master’s program, you can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.

The chemical biology bachelor's degree can be certified in chemistry by the American Chemical Society (ACS) if CH 412 Inorganic Chemistry is taken as a general or technical elective during the program.

More Advantages to our Chemical Biology Program

  • Hands-on curriculum with laboratory experience

  • One-year-long research project

  • Optional pre-health sequence for students pursuing careers in healthcare

  • Credits eligible for the Accelerated Master's Program

  • Flexible minors and double majors

  • Guest speaker series by executives from neighboring chemical and pharmaceutical companies

  • Dynamic one-on-one career advising and mentoring

  • Faculty with 10 or more years of industrial experience

  • Degree certified by the American Chemical Society

Chemical Biology Concentrations

  • Bioinformatics

  • Bioanalytical Chemistry

Get Your M.D. In Just 7 Years

Stevens offers an accelerated chemical biology program which allows you to obtain your bachelor's degree from Stevens and your M.D. from the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in just seven years.

Learn More About the Accelerated Chemical Biology Program >

Chemical Biology Career Opportunities

The chemical biology bachelor's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success.The program is excellent preparation to pursue a career in medicine and satisfies requirements for admission to professional schools of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Our graduates also find employment in industrial research and pathology laboratories, and many continue their studies at the graduate level in the biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry or biophysics. Career opportunities include:

  • Biotechnology

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Consumer Products

  • Artificial Intelligence Startups

  • Clinical Trials

  • Clinical Healthcare

  • Genetics Labs

  • Forensics Labs

  • Regulatory - Food and Drug

  • Public Health

  • Healthcare Communication

Companies Hiring Chemical Biologists:

Collagen Matrix, Inc., L'Oreal, Johnson and Johnson, Bruker, Novartis, Merck, 3M, Agilent, Sanofi

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