PhD Chemical Biology at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical Biology is an interdisciplinary on-campus programme that trains students to investigate biological problems, use advanced statistical methods and interpret kinetic parameters of biological reactions, with independent research. Faculty mentor areas include cancer biology, drug discovery and development, genetics, cell and molecular biology, physiology, organic and computational chemistry.

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science | Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Courses include Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques and Biochemical Laboratory Techniques, with electives such as Computational Biology, and an independent research project spanning several years. Up to 30 credits may be transferred from a master's degree.

Career pathways

Research scientist, pharmaceutical chemist and materials scientist in academia, industry or medicine. Class of 2024: 100% employed within 6 months, average starting salary $90,000.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome 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; 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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admissions/apply-grad/apply-to-a-grad-program

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