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Finalized outcomes upon graduation
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Biology
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. By developing a chemical understanding of biological systems, chemical biologists can develop quantitative descriptions of complex biological phenomena, predict outcomes of biological systems, and contribute to the new field of synthetic biology.
Established in 1978, the chemical biology bachelor’s program was the first undergraduate program of its kind and Stevens remains one of the few universities in the country that offers this unique area of study.
By combining a complete education in chemistry with additional mathematics and physics training to ensure a solid foundation in quantitative physical sciences and a set of biology courses that introduce the key elements of cellular, molecular, and physiological biology, the chemical biology bachelor’s program is effective in launching students onto careers in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, forensic science or biology.
Stevens’ chemical biology laboratories are equipped with sophisticated instrumentation that allow students to study biological phenomena under controlled conditions and explore the mechanisms governing growth, differentiation, behavior, evolution and aging.
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.
Class of 2019 Undergraduate Career Outcomes
34%
Accepted to graduate school
44%
Accepted to medical school
22%
Employed upon graduation
What Students Are Saying
As a chemical biology student at Stevens who knew he wanted to go to medical school...
I know now that I was afforded with a great background in the sciences along with plenty of opportunities to perform research, and hone in my clinical skills.
Joshua Ross, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
Research is always around Stevens, whether you look for it or it finds you.
I ended up working in a lab throughout my four years, learning skills in material sciences using scanning and transmission electron microscopes independently, something I would have never seen myself doing…
Joshua Ross, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
The environment at Stevens fostered all of these amazing opportunities and I found my niche, which has led me to where I am today.
I joined the local ambulance corps and volunteered year for what I believe was one of the most impactful experiences of my life so far.
Joshua Ross, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
Real World Experience
Stevens undergraduate programs give students the opportunity to learn by doing with hands-on and real world education around building engineering solutions, applying for patents, and becoming an entrepreneur.
Co-op & Internships
Stevens offers all undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue co-op programs and internships.
Capstone Projects
Students begin using their engineering knowledge to apply projects to real world problems during their senior design capstone.
Innovation Expo
The senior design capstone culminates with Stevens' annual Innovation Expo, where seniors show and pitch their engineering projects and business ideas.
Entrepreneurship
Stevens' focus on entrepreneurial thinking stretches beyond the classroom through programs that help innovators turn technology into game-changing businesses.