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Chemical Biology Master's Program

Program Details

Degree

Master of Science

Available

On campus

Contact

Graduate Admissions1.888.511.1306graduate@stevens.edu
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Gain highly valued, technology-centric research skills from the university that founded the first chemical biology program in the nation. 

The Master of Science in Chemical Biology program at Stevens gives you unparalleled training for a range of exciting careers in research, medicine, and industry with a focus on molecular, cellular, and computational methodologies. In this dynamic program, you will learn how to apply chemistry to the understanding and utilization of biological phenomena. The department’s historical presence in the field will serves you well, both in school and beyond graduation. Along with advanced coursework, you'll pursue original research in state-of-the-art laboratories under the mentorship of leading faculty experts.

Technology-Centric Professional Skills

As an integral part of pursuing the master’s degree, we encourage you to choose a graduate certificate in an area of technological focus of your choice. The graduate certificates are designed to impart  specific professional skills that are highly desired by industry and that match your career interests. Taught by faculty with more than 100 years combined experience in the industry, you will learn these skill sets as they are currently practiced in the industrial settings.

Available concentrations that result in a graduate certificate:

This program’s medical science electives like physiology, pathophysiology, and cancer biology also help strengthen medical and dentals school, and Ph.D. program applications. 

Stevens graduate students have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience by working closely with our expert faculty in our state-of-the-art laboratories.

Chemistry and Chemical Biology Research at Stevens

Major advantages of studying chemistry and chemical biology at a premier research institution like Stevens include support for your ideas, great mentors and the best tools for your research. Learn more about research in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

The Stevens Advantage

Stevens is located just 15 minutes from downtown Manhattan in Hoboken, New Jersey. The state is widely recognized as “the medicine chest of the world” in the healthcare industry, housing over 300 biotechnology and life science companies – including 17 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Because of this geographical tie, Stevens’ Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology has a strong historical relationship with many of these companies, giving you critical networking opportunities.

More Advantages to our Program

  • Flexible and modular curriculum

  • Part-time or full-time enrollment

  • Thesis and non-thesis options

  • One-on-one mentorship with a faculty research advisor

  • Extensive hands-on laboratory experience

  • Evening courses available

Areas of Focus

  • Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

  • Antibiotic Discovery

  • Human Cellular Model Systems

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Polymer Chemistry

  • In Silico Biosystems Analysis

Putting You on Track for Professional Success

The chemical biology master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:

  • Biotechnology

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Consumer Products

  • Artificial Intelligence Startups

  • Clinical Trials

  • Clinical Healthcare

  • Genetics Labs

  • Forensics Labs

  • Regulatory - Food and Drugs

  • Public Health

  • Healthcare Communication

Our graduates have been hired at: Stryker, Avantor, David Yurman, Pfizer, Merck, Pepsico, Bristol Myers Squibb, WuXi Biologics, Roche

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