Chemical Biology

Campus Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Chemical Biology is a program taught at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Stevens Institute of Technology’s Ph. D. in Chemical Biology trains students to investigate biological problems, use advanced statistical methods, and interpret the kinetic parameters of biological reactions. Students work alongside expert faculty to conduct independent research in areas including cell and molecular biology, physiology, organic chemistry, and computational chemistry.

The program includes unique courses such as Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques and Biochemical Laboratory Techniques, plus electives such as Computational Biology. Students do an independent research project spanning several years and use real data sets, with collaboration that can include other universities and adjunct faculty.

Stevens states that graduates are prepared for careers in academia as well as industry and medicine, with roles such as research scientist, pharmaceutical chemist, and materials scientist.

Modules

  • Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques
  • Biochemical Laboratory Techniques
  • Computational Biology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Chemical Biology at Stevens Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Stevens Institute of Technology.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Stevens Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Chemical Biology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution

  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph. D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • $60 non-refundable Application Fee
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • A competitive GRE or GMAT score (optional)
  • Resume/CV
  • Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.

Who Should Apply? Stevens welcomes applicants with master’s degrees in biology, chemical biology, biological engineering and related sciences that emphasize chemistry or biology (up to 30 credits may be transferred to Stevens’ Ph. D. program). Exceptionally well-qualified applicants holding only a master’s degree in these areas will also be considered but may be admitted provisionally. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://www.stevens.edu/program/chemical-biology-phd

More Information

  • Research scientist
  • Pharmaceutical chemist
  • Materials scientist

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.