Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

The objective of the Professional Science Master’s Cell and Gene Therapy Sciences option in Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is to prepare students, as well as professional scientists and engineers, for dynamic careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. The program will focus on providing integrated coursework and training in current biotechnology industry practices. Students of the program will combine their advanced theoretical study with meaningful hands-on expertise gained by engaging in career-focused research at the university’s cutting-edge facilities and research partnerships.

We expect that students of the program will exhibit:

  • Professionalism: Students will sharpen top-level professional skills at NJIT’s cutting-edge research facilities to excel in business administration, leadership and management.
  • Academic Excellence: Our students will hone and effectively apply their technical training in biopharmaceutical chemistry, with an emphasis on biotechnology.
  • Commitment to Growth and Development: Students will stay up to date on the latest biotechnology industry changes and challenges to prepare them to work in this growing and exciting industry.

 

Professional Science Master's (PSMs)

What You Will Learn:

Through their advanced coursework and research opportunities, we aim for students of the program to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Become adept at identifying strengths and weaknesses of particular methods, and determining which one are optimal for particular synthetic operations
  • Become familiar with cellular digestion, absorption and metabolism, including regulatory processes and pathology-induced interruptions
  • Explain the basic elements of structure of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids
  • Describe higher-order structure in proteins and relate it to function
  • Demonstrate the role of the intermolecular forces in macromolecular structure and function
  • Interpret kinetic data and identify types of enzyme inhibition
  • Write and describe the key biosynthetic pathways in living systems
  • Apply thermodynamic principles to understand energy production in biological systems
  • Discuss electron transport and energy production
  • Discuss biochemical processes: replication, transcription, and translation
  • Explain biosynthesis of proteins
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of medicinal chemistry plays in drug discovery, drug action, and pharmacy practice.
  • Become familiar with cellular digestion, absorption, and metabolism, including regulatory processes and pathology-induced interruptions
  • Apply knowledge of cell and molecular biology to identify the causes of disease, effects of existing drugs, and the development of new modes of treatment
  • Become familiar with cellular digestion, absorption, and metabolism, including regulatory processes and pathology-induced interruptions
  • Understand the role of the pharmaceutical industry in the global market and its implications
  • Learn the fundamentals of the drug development cycle and the investment required to bring a drug to market
  • Learn the most important drug manufacturing processes and the key elements of dosage formulation

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Chemistry Salaries

$64,700

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration hired the most employees titled “Chemistry,” with an average salary of $108,445.

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Common Job Titles
  • Technical Area Lead
  • Operations Analyst
  • Senior Scientist
  • Laboratory Manager
Top Employers
  • Mylan
  • NYU Langone Health
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Merck
What our students are saying
  • Antanina  Voit
    Studying in a multidisciplinary setting at NJIT taught me how to approach problems from both engineering and scientific perspectives."
    Antanina Voit
  • Tinghan  Zhao
    I am gaining an excellent research experience at NJIT that is preparing me for my goal, which is to be a general surgeon."
    Tinghan Zhao
  • Xiangshan  Liu
    The knowledge and skills acquired in NJIT enabled me to embrace a bright future in both job market and social network."
    Xiangshan Liu

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$32,216
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- $18,913
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= $13,303
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Environmental Science

What do Environmental Science majors do?

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  • John  Antley
    The Chemistry and Environmental Science department has dutifully prepared me for a career in industry."
    John Antley
  • Yue  Zhang
    I have learned a lot from the Chemistry and Environmental Science Department professors, especially my thesis advisor, Mengyan Li."
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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 12-36

Program Details

The Ph.D. in Environmental Science is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research experience to enter the workforce or academia. Environmental Science involves diverse areas that include chemistry, biological sciences, ecology as well as studies specific to air/water pollution and hazardous wastes. While we expect graduates of the program to possess diverse skills that meet their career interests, we expect that they will exhibit or engage in the following:

  • Academic Excellence: Advanced understanding of chemistry and biology, as well as environmental regulations and other scientific issues related to the environment.
  • Excellence in Research: The doctoral dissertation requires extensive work leading to publications. Ph.D. candidates will aspire to be at the forefront of an evolving field to solve problems that are highly relevant in present and future political environments.
  • Professional Skills: The students develop professional skills by taking courses where the stress is on real-world environmental problems.

What You Will Learn:

Students in the Environmental Science Ph.D. program learn a wide range of topics that relate to the environmental sciences, such as environmental chemistry environmental analysis, environmental law, environmental microbiology, environmental toxicology and more. Alongside advanced theoretical and academic work, students develop research and analytical skills needed to be successful leaders in their chosen focus within the environmental science field.

Overall, we aim for our Ph.D. students in Environmental Science to gain a wide range of skills and knowledge, including the following learning outcomes:

  • Advanced research leading to publications.

  • Learn about natural processes and pollutants.

  • Learn about environmental regulations and laws.

  • Develop an understanding of global environmental issues including energy utilization and its connection to the environment.

  • An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information.

  • An ability to think critically and creatively about the environmental issues.

  • Demonstrate problem-solving ability as an individual and as part of a team by using observation, experimentation and environmental regulations.

  • Show ability in scientific research and writing using laboratory experiments related to environmental pollution issues and hazardous waste issues. Students should understand issues related toxicity.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific information obtained through the laboratory and computational data are used in research, and to maintain the environmental health of our society in terms of contamination in air, water and soil.

  • Analyze effectively and accurately and use technical skills and equipment to quantify environmental phenomena, as well as use quantitative methods to describe these issues.

  • Understanding of chemical, biological and microbiological process in the environment.

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Environmental Science Salaries

$48,963

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$60,039

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Environmental Protection Specialist was the 79th highest federal employment category.

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Common Job Titles
  • Manager
  • Claims Examiner
  • Scientist III
  • Research Scientist
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
Top Employers
  • Curly's Ice Cream
  • NJ Transit
  • Special Funds Conservation
  • Mott MacDonald
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
What our students are saying
  • John  Antley
    The Chemistry and Environmental Science department has dutifully prepared me for a career in industry."
    John Antley
  • Yue  Zhang
    I have learned a lot from the Chemistry and Environmental Science Department professors, especially my thesis advisor, Mengyan Li."
    Yue Zhang

Tuition Cost

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$32,216
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- $18,913
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= $13,303
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Chemistry

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  • Anjali  Sharma
    Doing master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was a great choice for my career."
    Anjali Sharma
  • Tinghan  Zhao
    I am gaining an excellent research experience at NJIT that is preparing me for my goal, which is to be a general surgeon."
    Tinghan Zhao
  • Xiangshan  Liu
    The knowledge and skills acquired in NJIT enabled me to embrace a bright future in both job market and social network."
    Xiangshan Liu

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The B.S. in Chemistry prepares students for a career as a professional chemist, investigating the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Chemistry mainly studies interactions and transformations between atoms and molecules. Chemistry is also a central science because it bridges other sciences such as physics and biology. Furthermore, chemistry is the foundation for scientists and engineers to improve the life of humankind.

Students and/or graduates of the program will strive for success in the following objectives:

  • Research-based Inquiry: Students employ research methods appropriate to their disciplines.
  • Ethical Conduct: Students demonstrate professional and civic responsibility, including respect for all individuals.
  • Creativity: Students use heuristics to evaluate, analyze and synthesize innovative solutions to existing and emerging problems.

What You Will Learn:

The B.S. in Chemistry is constructed to provide students the fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills to enter the workforce at different levels. The degree emphasizes a quantitative methodological approach to chemistry. By the end of the course, students should be able to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Explain atomic structure and write chemical formula for simple compounds

  • Perform chemical calculations systematically using dimensional analysis or multiplication by one

  • Calculate moles, molecular and empirical formula of a compound from basic principles

  • Balance chemical equations

  • Identify various types of chemical reactions and apply the concept of limiting reagent to calculate percentage yield of products

  • Apply various gas laws and the first law of thermodynamics to chemical problems

  • Calculate the energy changes in chemical reactions

  • Explain the quantum mechanical basis for the sub-structure of the atom

  • Write the electronic configuration for the elements in the periodic table

  • Draw the Lewis dot structures for simple molecules

  • Use VSEPR to predict shapes of molecules and whether a molecule will have a dipole moment

  • Identify sigma and pi bonds and explain the hybridization of the molecules

  • Describe the differences in bonding patterns between solids, liquids, and gases

  • Predict changes in freezing point, elevation in boiling point and osmotic pressure when a solute dissolves in a pure solvent

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Chemistry Salaries

$64,700

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In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration hired the most employees titled “Chemistry,” with an average salary of $108,445.

Learn About The department of Chemistry
Career Prospects

Where do Chemistry majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Technical Area Lead
  • Operations Analyst
  • Senior Scientist
  • Laboratory Manager
Top Employers
  • Mylan
  • NYU Langone Health
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Merck
What our students are saying
  • Xinglei  Liu
    With the excellent training I got at NJIT, I am ready to start a new journey and explore the world."
    Xinglei Liu
  • Tinghan  Zhao
    I am gaining an excellent research experience at NJIT that is preparing me for my goal, which is to be a general surgeon."
    Tinghan Zhao
  • Jie Dou
    I enjoy my education at NJIT, it fosters my professional and personal growth."
    Jie Dou

Tuition Cost

How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?

$32,216
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
Average amount of grants and scholarships per student
= $13,303
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History

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  • Carmel  Rafalowsky
    I knew I wanted a university that wasn’t too far from home so I could commute."
    Carmel Rafalowsky
  • Jasmin   Jaludi
    One of the best decisions I have ever made was studying History at NJIT. "
    Jasmin Jaludi
  • Andrew  Edmonson
    My experience at NJIT has been invaluable in preparing me for law school and the workplace."
    Andrew Edmonson

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Law, Technology and Culture

What do Law, Technology and Culture majors do?

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

At the heart of the Law, Technology and Culture program is a dynamic, interdisciplinary core curriculum of 21 credits of law-related coursework in history, philosophy, social science, engineering, information technology, management, and science, technology and society. Special features of the program’s curriculum allow students to focus on their interests in law in relation to technology, media, environment, health, and culture.

We expect that, as a student and/or graduate of the Law, Technology and Culture B.A. program, you will meet the following:

  • Academic Excellence: Students will excel in 21 required law and technology credits, 18 credits of law-related electives, a 3-credit internship in law and a 3-credit senior seminar in which they prepare a major paper in law, technology and culture.
  • Student-Faculty Collaboration: Students will benefit from personal guidance from distinguished faculty in crafting an individualized course of study. They have the opportunity to do independent legal research under the supervision of faculty.
  • Career Development: Students will plan for a legal career and/or apply for an advanced degree program.

What You Will Learn:

If you are interested in how law and regulation shape contemporary society, the Law, Technology, and Culture program will offer you a valuable educational opportunity. An honors orientation; hands-on internships in law; a senior seminar in law, technology, and culture; and a patent law option available to students pursuing careers as patent attorneys or patent examiners are among the benefits of this program.

While students in the Law, Technology and Culture B.A program acquire a diverse range of skills and knowledge, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Students can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of basic legal principles and core substantive and procedural laws.
  • Students demonstrate proficiency in seeking and using information efficiently, effectively, and ethically.
  • Students observe and practice applications of concepts learned in a real-world setting.
  • Students develop independent research skills, marshal evidence, and apply legal reasoning skills to make original analytical arguments in a legal specialization area.

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Law, Technology and Culture Salaries

$46,320

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$62,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Patent lawyer is the fourth highest paying job according to CNN.com

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Common Job Titles
  • Paralegal
  • Law Clerk
  • Attorney
Top Employers
  • Law Offices
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
  • International Game Technology (IGT)

Tuition Cost

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$32,216
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- $18,913
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= $13,303
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Applied Statistics

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

The Applied Statistics M.S. program is designed to advance students pursuing a statistics-oriented career in industries where basic statistical skills and knowledge of contemporary methods of data analysis and modeling are required.

 

Additionally, for graduate students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in Applied Probability and Statistics, the M.S. program will equip them with the basic training in foundations needed for further graduate studies and independent research. It will also benefit practicing engineers and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge of statistical methods.

 

We expect that students and/or graduates of the Applied Statistics M.S. program will exhibit and/or engage in:

  • Professionalism: Our students work on developing leadership, collaboration, networking and other professional skills that are needed by today’s top statisticians.
  • Academic Excellence: Our students will be passionate about advancing their knowledge of statistical methods to become an asset in fields such as medicine and pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences, finance, government and market research.
  • Solve Real-world Problems: Our students will specialize in methods for collecting data by sampling methods and in statistical modeling and analysis, with a view to drawing meaningful conclusions from data.

What You Will Learn:

If you are interested in a statistics-oriented career using some of the most cutting-edge tools used today, the Applied Statistics master’s program offers you a dynamic academic opportunity among NJIT’s distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Through the department’s 20 active research projects with more than $1 million in funding from public and private sources, students receive an unparalleled real-world experience that puts them on the career path they choose.

While students in the program gain a variety of skills and theoretical knowledge helpful for launching a career in statistical research, we specifically aim for students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Ability to apply a wide range of statistical methods and understand the results at a graduate level.
  • Ability to effectively communicate research results and statistical methods to specialists in the field, as well as non-specialist audiences.
  • Ability to apply advanced statistical theory and techniques to develop independent research projects and support collaborative research teams.
  • Ability to execute, analyze and interpret statistical research studies that inform policy decisions in government and the private sector.
  • Ability to manipulate basic and complex data structures.
  • Ability to extend current techniques or develop and implement statistical models as needed to solve current challenges in data analysis.
  • Ability to use modern statistical software and programming language for assessments, decision-making, and sharing of information.
  • Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of statistical methods used in a collaborative research setting.

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Applied Statistics Salaries

$62,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$70,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of statisticians will grow by over 30 percent by 2024.

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Common Job Titles
  • Senior Statistician
  • Assistant Professor
  • Engineer
Top Employers
  • Merck & Company
  • NYU
  • Tata Consultancy Services

Tuition Cost

How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?

$32,216
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
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= $13,303
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