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.
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.
What Students Are Saying
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
The biggest part of my studies at Stevens that has been adventitious is the different mindset that I received..
Stevens, being a predominantly engineering school, incorporates that kind of big-picture thinking into all classes, even the ones that are not strictly engineering.
Joshua Ross, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
I gained such an appreciation for chemistry and biology at the anatomic and microscopic levels, which is so important to a future physician.
If you don’t understand what happens on the nanoscale, then it will be difficult to appreciate illness on the human scale.
Olivia Shrieber, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
Knowledge will only get you so far.
To me, it was the people of Stevens that truly supported me and ensured that I was ready—intellectually and mentally—for the rigors of medical school.
Olivia Shrieber, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
Successfully matriculating at a medical school in the United States requires significant mental fortitude.
I needed a network of support in order to be successful.
Olivia Shrieber, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
I have carried the engineering mindset with me, even in medicine where we initially start by learning the pathophysiology of all of the organ systems.
I am always thinking about how a change in a certain variable in one area in the body has a multitude of effects.
Joshua Ross, Chemical Biology Graduate '18
The more macro view of the engineering mindset has really paid dividends while working on the wards
As someone comes in for one specific problem, the way to solve it often involves a multitude of areas of the body; and having this insight has helped me better care for patients.
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.