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Biology, B.S. to Masters in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program

Complete a bachelor's degree in biology and a master’s degree in chemical biology in five years through Saint Louis University's B.S. in Biology to M.S./M.A. in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program.Ìý

SLU's multi-disciplinary program in chemical biology provides a strong foundation in chemistry and branches out into medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and molecular biology. The master’s degree can either be a coursework M.A. degree or a thesis-based M.S. degree. This program provides excellent preparation for a career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following programs:

Biology, B.S.

Chemical Biology, M.A.

Chemical Biology, M.S.

Existing SLU undergraduates pursuing a B.S. in biology-biological chemistry may apply to the accelerated bachelor’s-master’s (ABM) program after completing 75 credits (typically during the spring semester of their third year) if they have a GPA of 3.00 or higher, commensurate with the admission standards for the master’s program in chemical biology. The application will include a personal statement and three letters of support, of which at least two must be from members of the SLU faculty.Ìý

If accepted into the program, students who have completed 90 undergraduate credits (typically during their fourth year) may apply up to 15 credits of graduate-level courses (5000-level and up) towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, assuming a grade of "B" or better. Students targeting a coursework-based M.A. degree will be mentored by the chemical biology program coordinator. Students targeting a thesis-based M.S. will take CHEB-5110 in the summer after having completed 90 credits (typically between years three and four) and select a research mentor.

Prior to 120 credits, students enrolled in the program will need to adhere to the continuation standards of their undergraduate major. After 120 credits (typically the fifthÌýyear), the chemical biology master’s level program continuation requirements apply.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

M.A. in Chemical Biology OptionÌý

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1240
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General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
4
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1110
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1115
General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits14
Spring
BIOLÌý1260
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýBIOLÌý1265
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter
and Principles of Biology II Laboratory
4
CHEMÌý1120
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý1125
General Chemistry 2
and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
4
MATHÌý1510 Calculus I 4
University Core 3
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
BIOLÌý3020 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
CHEMÌý2410
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2415
Organic Chemistry 1
and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory
4
University Core 10
ÌýCredits17
Spring
BIOLÌý3040 Cell Structure & Function 3
BIOLÌý4790 Biometry 4
CHEMÌý2440
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2445
Organic Chemistry 2 for Majors
and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory for Majors
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits17
Year Three
Fall
BIOLÌý3030 Principles of Genetics 3
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
PHYSÌý1310
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýPHYSÌý1320
College Physics I
and College Physics I Laboratory
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits14
Spring
BIOLÌý4070 Advanced Biological Chemistry 3
BIOL Elective 3
PHYSÌý1330
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýPHYSÌý1340
College Physics II
and College Physics II Laboratory
4
BIOLÌý3260 Biology of Plants & Fungi 4
ÌýCredits14
Year Four
Fall
BIOLÌý4050 Molecular Techniques Lab 2
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
BIOLÌý5700 Advanced Molecular Biology 3
CHEMÌý5630 Introduction to Chemical Biology and Biotechnology 3
University Core 6
ÌýCredits15
Spring
BIOLÌý3010 Evolutionary Biology 3
BIOLÌý3060 Cell Structure & Function Laboratory 1
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
CHEMÌý5470 Medicinal Chemistry 3
PPYÌý5410 Molecular Pharmacology 3
Electives or University Core (if needed) 6
ÌýCredits17
Summer
CHEBÌý5980 Graduate Independent Study in Chemical Biology 3
ÌýCredits3
Year Five
Fall
CHEBÌý5970 Research Topics 3
Critical course: ÌýGraduate Elective † 6
ÌýCredits9
Spring
CHEBÌý5970 Research Topics 3
Graduate Elective † 6
Oral examination Ìý
ÌýCredits9
ÌýTotal Credits144

M.S. in Chemical Biology OptionÌý

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1240
&²¹³¾±è;Ìýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1245
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
4
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1110
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1115
General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits14
Spring
BIOLÌý1260
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýBIOLÌý1265
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter
and Principles of Biology II Laboratory
4
CHEMÌý1120
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý1125
General Chemistry 2
and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
4
MATHÌý1510 Calculus I 4
University Core 3
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
BIOLÌý3020 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
CHEMÌý2410
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2415
Organic Chemistry 1
and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory
4
University Core 9
ÌýCredits16
Spring
BIOLÌý3040 Cell Structure & Function 3
BIOLÌý4790 Biometry 4
CHEMÌý2440
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2445
Organic Chemistry 2 for Majors
and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory for Majors
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits17
Year Three
Fall
BIOLÌý3030 Principles of Genetics 3
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
PHYSÌý1310
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýPHYSÌý1320
College Physics I
and College Physics I Laboratory
4
University Core 6
ÌýCredits14
Spring
BIOLÌý3060 Cell Structure & Function Laboratory 1
BIOLÌý3260 Biology of Plants & Fungi 4
BIOLÌý4070 Advanced Biological Chemistry 3
BIOL Elective 3
PHYSÌý1330
&²¹³¾±è;ÌýPHYSÌý1340
College Physics II
and College Physics II Laboratory
4
ÌýCredits15
Summer
CHEBÌý5110 Introduction to Chemical Biology Research I 1
ÌýCredits1
Year Four
Fall
BIOLÌý4050 Molecular Techniques Lab 2
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
BIOLÌý5700 Advanced Molecular Biology 3
CHEMÌý5630 Introduction to Chemical Biology and Biotechnology 3
University Core 6
ÌýCredits15
Spring
BIOLÌý3010 Evolutionary Biology 3
BIOLÌý4980 Advanced Independent Study 1
CHEBÌý5120 Introduction to Chemical Biology Research II 2
PPYÌý5410 Molecular Pharmacology 3
Electives or University Core (if needed) 6
ÌýCredits15
Summer
CHEBÌý5970 Research Topics 3
ÌýCredits3
Year Five
Fall
CHEBÌý5990 Thesis Research 3
Graduate Elective † 6
Submit Research Progress Report Ìý
ÌýCredits9
Spring
CHEMÌý5470 Medicinal Chemistry 3
CHEBÌý5990 Thesis Research 3
Submit and defend Master’s Thesis Ìý
ÌýCredits6
ÌýTotal Credits140