Chemical Biology Doctoral Program

Stevens’ interdisciplinary chemical biology doctoral program trains students to investigate biological problems, use advanced statistical methods and interpret the kinetic parameters of biological reactions. You’ll also work alongside expert faculty to conduct independent research in areas like cell and molecular biology, physiology, organic chemistry and computational chemistry. Our graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia as well as industry and medicine, and they assume roles such as research scientist, pharmaceutical chemist and materials scientist.

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research within a close community of faculty mentors. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting:

• Cancer Biology

• Drug Discovery and Development

• Genetics

• Cell and Molecular Biology

• Physiology

• Organic Chemistry

• Computational Chemistry

Other opportunities

• Unique courses such as Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques and Biochemical Laboratory Techniques, as well as electives such as Computational Biology

• Research using real data sets

• Collaboration with other universities and adjunct faculty who work in the pharmaceutical industry for companies such as Merck

• Opportunities to work closely with experts in cancer biology, drug discovery, genetics and cellular and microbiology

• Experience working in or with national research centers

• An independent research project spanning several years

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

Because Stevens is located near both New York City and the New Jersey research corridor, students have access to valuable partnerships with the many industry leaders, renowned academic institutions and national research centers headquartered in our region.

Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:

• Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.

• International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.

• State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.

• Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.

• Assistantships and Fellowships: Stevens offers funding to select graduate students in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships. Limited in number, these highly competitive opportunities are awarded to exceptional candidates based on merit.

• Expanded Learning Options: The Schaefer School offers new opportunities for doctoral students to do coursework at universities in the New York City area – and around the world – through our growing list of academic partnerships with other prestigious universities. Learn more about our latest partnerships.

Hands-On Chemistry and Chemical Biology Research

At Stevens, you have the ability to join research groups with students at a variety of levels of experience, and outstanding faculty so you can learn cutting-edge technology as a team, just like in the real-world. In our state-of-the-art research labs and facilities, you'll have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning.