Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Biology
This pre-med program gives exceptionally qualified students the opportunity to earn the B.S. degree at Stevens and the M.D. degree at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in a total of seven years—a saving of one year in time and expense.
If you are admitted to the accelerated chemical biology program, you'll take the same courses as the science majors in the first year, adding other program requirements during the following semesters at Stevens, and then enter the medical school at the beginning of your fourth year.
Transfer credit for courses taken in the first year of study at the medical school are used to complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program is November 1. The Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program is a Regular Decision application. Students must apply Regular Decision but have an earlier deadline of November 1 to submit their application.
Application Requirements
The following required materials must be submitted by November 1:
Successfully complete the following high school course work:
Four years of English
Four years of mathematics (one of algebra, one of geometry, one of pre-calculus, one of calculus)
Three years of science (one of biology, one of chemistry, one of physics)
AP Biology and AP Chemistry, if possible, are recommended
Rank in the top 10% of your high school class.
Achieve a combined SAT score of 1400 (critical reading and math) or ACT composite (with science section) of 32 in one sitting. Standardized tests must be completed prior to the November 1 application deadline and results must be submitted to Stevens via the testing agency to be considered in our review.
Submit your Stevens application essay on the subject of why you want to be a doctor.
Interview with Stevens. Following review of your application, Stevens will contact applicants to schedule an interview. Not all applicants are guaranteed an interview with Stevens.
Resume including outside experience such as shadowing, volunteering, or research in the medical field
NJMS requires US citizenship or permanent residency for matriculation into its program. International students who are in the process of obtaining citizenship or permanent residency may be eligible for consideration.
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, we train scientists to think like engineers. Our research-oriented, hands-on educational approach encourages out-of-the-box thinking and imbues interdisciplinary understanding of the deep relationship between engineering and science. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
A Research-Focused Curriculum: a unique, research-oriented, hands-on approach to learning that embeds undergraduate students in research groups where they learn cutting-edge technology as a team
Senior Research Capstone: a team or individual capstone project working on real research projects solving real world problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
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
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student. Each department at the School of Engineering and Science offers students opportunities for research over the summer with a faculty member of your choice, while Stevens' interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Program enables valuable lab experience with researchers across departments and schools within Stevens.
Optional pre-health advisory program for students pursuing careers in healthcare
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
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Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The accelerated chemical biology bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include industries such as:
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Industry
Consumer Products
Artificial Intelligence Startups
Clinical Trials and Healthcare
Genetics and Forensics Labs
Regulatory - Food and Drug
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A Tech Forward Education
My favorite part of the program is the opportunity for senior research. My project has been a challenging but immensely rewarding experience. As a person who enjoys working with my hands and seeing direct results of my work, it has given me the opportunity to hone my technical skills while learning new things through experimentation.
Michael Greenberg '25
Accelerated Chemical Biology Student
Gaining practical lab skills and learning about the mechanisms behind ovarian cancer connected me to the scientific and medical communities and strengthened my devotion to practicing medicine. It prepared me to tackle complex real-world problems and reinforced my commitment to evidence-based medicine, where validated research guides clinical practice.
Michael Greenberg '25
Accelerated Chemical Biology Student
Through opportunities such as a summer internship at Jersey City Medical Center, I was able to gain valuable clinical experience and interact with patients, which is very significant to me as an incoming medical student. Through research in the Iwanicki Lab, I have gained insight into the world of research as well as practical lab skills.
Michael Greenberg '25
Accelerated Chemical Biology Student
My favorite part of the program is the opportunity for senior research. My project has been a challenging but immensely rewarding experience. As a person who enjoys working with my hands and seeing direct results of my work, it has given me the opportunity to hone my technical skills while learning new things through experimentation.
Michael Greenberg '25
Accelerated Chemical Biology Student
Gaining practical lab skills and learning about the mechanisms behind ovarian cancer connected me to the scientific and medical communities and strengthened my devotion to practicing medicine. It prepared me to tackle complex real-world problems and reinforced my commitment to evidence-based medicine, where validated research guides clinical practice.
Michael Greenberg '25
Accelerated Chemical Biology Student
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