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Undergraduate Programs

Stevens offers Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Biology.  All three degree programs have the same curriculum in the first two semesters and similar curriculum in the third semester.

The mission of the Department in terms of Undergraduate Education is to educate tomorrow’s leaders who will make innovative contributions in various biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

 

Distinguishing Features of the three undergraduate degree programs:

  • Research spine
  • Technology emphasis 
  • Contemporary societal context

Research Spine

A CCB Research Spine provides undergraduates with the knowledge, experience, and tools needed to explore transformative scientific ideas with the potential to make meaningful societal impact. Students work collaboratively with peers from a variety of cultural and scientific backgrounds, develop entrepreneurial skills, and experience an inclusive and supportive professional environment. Coordinated coursework exposes students to foundational elements of chemistry and biology, including the range of career opportunities, the breadth of scientific literature, a framework of professional ethics and innovation in research in addition to writing and presenting research proposals. The curriculum also integrates building knowledge in value proposition and elevator pitch ideas in research. The CCB Research Spine culminates with a year-long, individual or group, senior capstone research projects facilitated by faculty mentors. Students work individually or in groups on their research project completing regular progress reports. Students also create videos and deliver oral presentations to their peers. Students conclude the program by disseminating their research findings in a poster presentation at the annual CCB Research Day & Innovation Expo at Stevens and external professional conferences.

 

General Program Objectives

  • Be able to create and evaluate scientific solutions to important biotechnology and healthcare problems and articulate their anticipated societal impact.  
  • Be able to work collaboratively with peers from a variety of cultural and scientific backgrounds and to promote an inclusive and supportive professional environment. 
  • Become life-long learners from the perspectives of furthering career advancement, embracing technology, and generating societal impact.