Molecular Biology - STEM 5-year B.S./M.S.

Biotechnology and molecular biology research integrate and apply science and mathematics to real-world problems. Kean biotechnology students study in state-of-the-art facilities and prepare for successful careers in the sciences.

The program's core curriculum features hands-on laboratory courses designed to reinforce classroom learning. Students will earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees in this accelerated five-year program, laying the groundwork for a future designing biomedical equipment and devices, implementing new procedures and conducting research to solve clinical and engineering challenges.

STEM research graduates have thriving careers in research and development, pharmaceuticals, medicine, biotechnology, software, computing and marketing, advancing science and society through their work.

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Kean biotechnology and molecular biology professor Dil Ramanathan, Ph.D. — Dil Ramanathan, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the School of Integrative Science and Technology (SIST) at that conducts research to analyze pharmaceutical drugs and their metabolites.

What Do You Learn as a Molecular Biology Major?

Earn your bachelor's degree in the first four years and a master's degree in biotechnology sciences in the fifth year.

Learn to integrate science with applied mathematics to solve the biomedical and engineering challenges of the future
Participate in the Research First Initiative as early as freshman year
Take advanced coursework and apply scientific and mathematical principles to laboratory techniques and real-world projects
Conduct professional caliber research with SIST faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories that can lead to patents, publications and conference presentations

B.S. in Science and Technology Molecular Biology | M.S. Biotechnology Sciences

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Admission Requirements

List of Minimum Requirements for B.S. and M.S. degree

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I like the diverse culture of Kean University. The dorms are beautiful, and Kean enabled me to earn my B.S. and M.S. in five years.

Kyeara Mack

B.S. Biotechnology/M.S. Biotechnology. Kyeara was accepted into a Pharmacology Ph.D. program in the Weill Cornell School of Medicine.

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to live on campus, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career.

Research First Initiative

Freshman honors students choose a research track, join a faculty-led research team and conduct real-world experimental research as part of their STEM education.

The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship

An incubator and accelerator for regional startup biotechnology companies doubles as a powerhouse for Kean students looking to launch biotech careers.

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Research

Students can partner with faculty or to conduct their own original research, resulting in a professional master’s thesis or research papers that can be submitted for publication or from which can then be applied to presentations at national conferences.