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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 36
Program Details
One of the primary objectives for students of the Chemistry Ph.D. program is the successful completion of an original research project in close mentorship by their research adviser and the presentation and defense of the Ph.D. dissertation. This intense research experience provides the education and training necessary for the student to substantiate his/her expertise and develop the skills necessary to become an independent professional. By the end of their Ph.D. work, students will have exhibited and/or engaged in the following:
- Focused, Independent Research: Students will conduct advanced independent research in their focus of chemistry, either on-site or at the professional laboratories where they work.
- Mastery of Scientific Communication: Students’ Ph.D. research culminates in the writing and presentation of the dissertation for examination by a committee consisting of a minimum of five members, including the research adviser.
- Career Readiness: Graduates will exhibit thoroughness in their research and possess highly-advanced working knowledge in their specified field to compete for top positions in industry, government and academia.
What You Will Learn:
In the Chemistry Ph.D. program, students will learn critical skills needed to pursue independent research investigations, collaborate on research projects or teach in an academic setting. Through the program, students will produce research articles that demonstrate a high level of knowledge and innovation in chemistry, as well as exhibit thoroughness in their research and honesty in their presentations to compete for positions in industry and academia. Overall we specifically aim for our Ph.D. chemistry students to meet the following learning outcomes:
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Complete their Ph.D. requirements in five years or less.
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The capability of learning and working independently.
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Ability to find positions in their areas of chemistry.
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Each Ph.D. graduate is expected to publish his/her research in respected refereed journals.
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Broad understanding of major concepts, advanced theoretical principles, as well as experimental methods and findings in the field of chemistry.
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Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with professional conduct in a classroom and laboratory setting.
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Demonstrate efficient problem-solving skills and ability to think critically to address problems in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
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Demonstrate knowledge of lab procedures and adherence to ethical research conduct in order to properly conduct experiments, analyze data and interpret results.
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Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, in order to communicate research and complex findings to specialist and general audiences.
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Demonstrate effective understanding and application of modern tools and equipment used for chemical analysis.
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Proficient use of computational methods used for chemical simulation.
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Demonstrate effective use of research tools needed to investigate and evaluate scientific journals for relevant findings or information.
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Demonstrate strict adherence to safety and chemical hygiene regulations and practices.
Admissions & curriculum
36 Required Credits
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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.
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
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With the excellent training I got at NJIT, I am ready to start a new journey and explore the world."Xinglei Liu -
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 -
Doing master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was a great choice for my career."Anjali Sharma
Core Faculty
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Belfield, Kevin
- Dean, College of Science and Liberal Arts
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Champagne, Pier Alexandre
- Assistant Professor
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Chen, Hao
- Professor
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Eberhart, Michael
- Assistant Professor
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Gund, Tamara
- Professor
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Khalizov, Alexei
- Professor
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Krasnoperov, Lev
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Li, Mengyan
- Professor
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Mitra, Somenath
- Distinguished Professor
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Sadik, Wunmi
- Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Shakib, Farnaz
- Assistant Professor
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Zhang, Yuanwei
- Associate Professor
Biochemistry
What do Biochemistry majors do?
What our students are saying
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The Biochemistry program at NJIT has thoroughly prepared me for my STEM career."Helene Brochon -
My Biochemistry degree has provided numerous opportunities for work and research in related fields."Nicole Andanar -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Related Majors
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
The B.S. in Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program with the objective to provide students with a strong understanding of chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, physics and computer sciences. Students in the Biochemistry program will learn theoretical fundamentals and laboratory skills necessary to understand the life processes. Students will also be exposed to the in-depth study of complex chemical changes that occur at the cellular level. Ultimately, students of the program will exhibit and/or engage in:
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Professional & Ethical Conduct: Students will practice ethical research, professional conduct in collaborations and strong communication skill required to lead future projects.
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Meaningful Research: Students will learn skills and tools in laboratory settings — gaining real-world experience in their chosen research focuses within biochemistry.
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Academic Excellence: Students will excel in studying the theoretical fundamentals by which chemistry and life processes interrelate.
What You Will Learn:
While students in the Biochemistry B.S. program will learn and apply their knowledge in diverse areas of the chemical and biological sciences, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:
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In-depth knowledge of core concepts and principles of the biochemistry program, such as: chemical and three-dimensional structures of biological molecules, biological molecular interactions, cellular synthesis and degradation of biological molecules, cellular energy conservation and use, mechanisms to control and organize biological molecules for cellular activities, mechanisms of storage, transmission and expression of genetic information.
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Ability to learn and stay current with biotechnology and biologic topics and discoveries today, such as those in genetic engineering, molecular biology, enzymology and microbiology.
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Ability to draw from academic knowledge and laboratory experience to effectively collaborate and individually contribute in professional research laboratory settings.
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Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and experimental results in written technical reports, as well as in oral presentations for specialist and general audiences.
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Ability to research, study and comprehend technical literature in the biological and chemical sciences that are related to their research focus.
Admissions & curriculum
120 Required Credits
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BioChemistry Salaries
$55,300
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$70,575
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
US News and World Report ranks biochemist as the fourth Best Science Job in its 2017 ranking
Career Prospects
Where do Biochemistry majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Study Supply Assistant
- Inorganic Analyst
- Senior Scientist
- Senior Chemist
Top Employers
- BD
- SGS Accutest Inc.
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
What our students are saying
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The Biochemistry program at NJIT has thoroughly prepared me for my STEM career."Helene Brochon
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My Biochemistry degree has provided numerous opportunities for work and research in related fields."Nicole Andanar
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry will provide advanced training to students interested in the pharmaceutical and health sciences. The program will train students in quantitative methods that are especially relevant to New Jersey’s high concentration of medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and biotechnology industries.
The goal of the M.S. program is to prepare students for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry with strong skills in modern chemical techniques, as well as an understanding of issues such as drug action, drug design, and drug development.
Students of the program will exhibit:
- Professionalism: Our students work on developing professional skills needed to succeed in the medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and biotechnology industries.
- Academic Excellence: Our students work on sharpening their academic skills in the applied science and molecular-level basis of drug design.
- Commitment to Growth and Career Development: If you have a B.S. degree in the chemical or biological sciences or engineering and seek a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this program is for you.
What You Will Learn:
Through their advanced coursework and research opportunities, we aim for our students of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry M.S. program to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Discuss newer methods for the stereoselective formation of carbon-carbon double bonds, with particular emphasis on the synthesis of natural products
- Determine which strategic bond constructions are most effective in obtaining synthetic targets with high selectivity
- 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
- Apply knowledge of chemical kinetics in understanding enzyme catalysis and mechanism
- 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.
- Display an understanding of how drug metabolism controls the excretion, target concentration, dosing, and efficacy of drugs
- Understand how genetic polymorphisms and drug metabolizing genes, diet, and drug-drug interactions impact their metabolism
- Display an ability to link drug structure with mechanism of action, ADME properties, and therapeutic use of drugs acting on the eicosanoid, histaminergic, cholinergic, and adrenergic systems
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Salaries
$49,528
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$82,000
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
How much does a chemist in the federal government get paid? On average, a “Chemist” in the federal government gets paid $111,329.
Career Prospects
Where do Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Pharmacy Technician
- Analytical Chemist
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research & Development (R&D) Director
Top Employers
- Medicap Pharmacy
- New Jersey Laboratories
- Pharmula Laboratories LLC
- Sun Pharmaceuticals
- Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry
What our students are saying
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NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
In the Chemistry M.S. program, students will continue advanced theoretical studies in the chemical sciences in addition to practical, career-focused studies and research opportunities. The objective of the program is to prepare students with the foundation of knowledge and lab experience that they can apply to related Ph.D. programs or launch successful careers.
We expect that, as a student and/or graduate of the program, you will exhibit and/or engage in the following:
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Continued Excellence in Chemistry: Students will be motivated to enjoy and understand chemistry and see value in further education (Ph.D.) and academic or industrial careers in their area.
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Career-focused Study: Students will strengthen their education to that of a strong chemist capable of working successfully and learning independently as individuals in their target area of chemistry — within the many chemical industrial positions available. These students will serve to form strong industry–academic alliances for further interaction and benefit of both parties.
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Professional Science Communication: Students will improve and raise the level of fundamental understanding in chemistry and provide research knowledge, so they will better inform the general public or future students as teachers.
What You Will Learn:
The Chemistry M.S. program offers students the opportunity to earn meaningful research experience alongside faculty at the university’s cutting-edge facilities, as well as through the university’s private and institutional research partnerships. Students will be able to engage in their research focus of interest in order to learn skills they need to prepare them for successful careers in academic, industry and government research. Along with research and study in their chosen field within the chemical sciences, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:
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Broad understanding of major concepts, advanced theoretical principles, as well as experimental methods and findings in the field of chemistry.
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Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with professional conduct in a classroom and laboratory setting.
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Demonstrate efficient problem-solving skills and ability to think critically to address problems in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
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Demonstrate knowledge of lab procedures and adherence to ethical research conduct in order to properly conduct experiments, analyze data and interpret results.
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Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, in order to communicate research and complex findings to specialist and general audiences.
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Demonstrate effective understanding and application of modern tools and equipment used for chemical analysis.
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Proficient use of computational methods used for chemical simulation.
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Demonstrate effective use of research tools needed to investigate and evaluate scientific journals for relevant findings or information.
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Demonstrate strict adherence to safety and chemical hygiene regulations and practices.
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
Explore this area of study
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.
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
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Doing master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was a great choice for my career."Anjali Sharma
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I enjoy my education at NJIT, it fosters my professional and personal growth."Jie Dou -
The knowledge and skills acquired in NJIT enabled me to embrace a bright future in both job market and social network."Xiangshan Liu
Core Faculty
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Belfield, Kevin
- Dean, College of Science and Liberal Arts
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Champagne, Pier Alexandre
- Assistant Professor
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Chen, Hao
- Professor
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Gund, Tamara
- Professor
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Khalizov, Alexei
- Professor
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Krasnoperov, Lev
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Li, Mengyan
- Professor
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Mitra, Somenath
- Distinguished Professor
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Sadik, Wunmi
- Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Shakib, Farnaz
- Assistant Professor
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Zhang, Yuanwei
- Associate Professor
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
The Environmental Sciences B.S. program focuses on the role of the physical science in the protection of the environment and pollution remediation. Ultimately, the program is designed to prepare graduates for professional positions in the environmental education and/or to continue their education at the graduate level.
The program will also prepare students to pursue positions related to the environment in the fields of law, business, sociology, health and political science. Students in the Environmental Science program are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities provided to students, such as research experience for undergraduates (REU), cooperative education and internships.
Students of the B.S. program will succeed in the following:
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Research-based Inquiry: Students employ research methods appropriate to their disciplines.
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Collaboration: Students work effectively in teams, applying multidisciplinary and global perspectives.
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Professional Readiness: Students exhibit professional and civic responsibility, as well as knowledge and skills necessary for professional and personal growth.
What You Will Learn:
We aim for our students of the Environmental Science B.S. program to meet the following specific learning outcomes:
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Problem-solving: Use observation and experimentation to investigate chemical phenomena and solve problems and demonstrate problem-solving skill through critical thinking and analysis.
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Information Literacy and Scientific Writing: Identify, discovery, analyze and interpret scientific information obtained from the laboratory, computational data and library research. Demonstrate understanding of how to ethical and legal use of scientific information obtained through the laboratory, computational data and library research.
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Critical Thinking: Speak effectively and accurately about scientific topics, issues, and problems in a formal and informal context. Use quantitative methods to describe and analyze chemical phenomena. Use technical skills and equipment to describe and quantify chemical phenomena.
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Ethics: Recognize and discuss the social and ethical implications of chemical research and its technological applications to human problems. Demonstrate proper ethical and legal conduct during performing and writing scientific research.
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Collaboration: Interact with others in a skilled, cooperative fashion to discuss issues and solve problems.
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Basic Knowledge of Chemical Processes: Demonstrate an understanding of general chemistry. Demonstrate an understanding of general biology, environmental science, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, ecology, environmental chemistry, environmental biology, general microbiology, environmental toxicology and environmental analysis.
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Chemical Safety: Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling, dispensing and disposal of chemicals.
Admissions & curriculum
120 Required Credits
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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.
Career Prospects
Where do Environmental Science majors work?
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
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I have learned a lot from the Chemistry and Environmental Science Department professors, especially my thesis advisor, Mengyan Li."Yue Zhang -
The Chemistry and Environmental Science department has dutifully prepared me for a career in industry."John Antley -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
In the Environmental Science M.S program, students will develop an understanding of chemistry and biology associated with environmental issues, as well as real-world issues such as environmental monitoring and regulatory affairs. This program combines fundamental sciences with practical problems. We expect graduates to have diverse skills and exhibit and/or engage in the following:
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Academic Excellence: Fundamental understanding of the scientific issues related to the environment.
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Professionalism in the Environmental Sciences: The students develop professional skills through career-focused coursework and research that emphasize current environmental problems.
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Professional Growth: Environmental Science is an evolving field where the associated problems change with time and the political environment. The program adapts to these needs while keeping academic excellence in mind.
What You Will Learn:
In the program, students will gain both fundamental and applied interdisciplinary knowledge, as well as laboratory skills that they will need to become successful environmental scientists. Students will learn a range of environmentally related subjects, such as chemistry, biological sciences, ecology as well as studies in air/water pollution and waste management. The students in M.S. Environmental Science acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge, but we specifically aim for them to meet the following learning outcomes:
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Ability to learn about natural processes and environmental pollutants.
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Ability to learn about environmental regulations and laws.
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Ability to develop an understanding of global environmental issues including, energy utilization and its connection to the environment.
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An ability to problem-solve both as an individual and as part of a team.
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An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information.
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An ability to think critically and creatively about the environmental issues.
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Ability in scientific research and writing using laboratory experiments related to environmental pollution issues and hazardous waste issues.
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Students should understand issues related toxicity.
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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.
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Ability to analyze effectively and accurately and use technical skills and equipment to quantify environmental phenomena, use quantitative methods to describe these issues.
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Understanding of chemical, biological and microbiological process in the environment.
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
Explore this area of study
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.
Career Prospects
Where do Environmental Science majors work?
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
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The Chemistry and Environmental Science department has dutifully prepared me for a career in industry."John Antley
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I have learned a lot from the Chemistry and Environmental Science Department professors, especially my thesis advisor, Mengyan Li."Yue Zhang
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
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.
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
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
Explore this area of study
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.
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
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Studying in a multidisciplinary setting at NJIT taught me how to approach problems from both engineering and scientific perspectives."Antanina Voit -
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
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I enjoy my education at NJIT, it fosters my professional and personal growth."Jie Dou
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