Master of Arts in Chemical Biology

About

A master of arts degree in chemical biology from Saint Louis University provides advanced instruction and training in synthetic organic chemistry, biology and pharmacology. The Master of Arts in Chemical Biology offers specialization in medicinal chemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology, with cross-disciplinary study strongly encouraged. SLU's M.A. in chemical biology provides excellent preparation for transitioning to or enhancing a professional career in the life sciences industry. Employment opportunities include jobs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and materials industries. The core of this degree includes organic and medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology, and it can be tailored to match the student’s particular interests in chemical biology. Required coursework includes medicinal chemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology taught by faculty from the corresponding departments. Electives are chosen to complement a student’s interests and the research program that they join. Graduates will be able to assess relevant literature in chemical biology. Graduates will be able to apply the major practices, theories, or research methodologies in chemical biology. Graduates will be able to apply chemistry principles to biology. Graduates will be able to evidence scholarly and professional integrity in chemical biology.Graduates will be able to articulate arguments or explanations in both oral and written forms. Graduate students are active in the research areas of medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and pharmacology. Research groups regularly publish in top-ranked journals and present at national and international conferences. Students will develop an appropriate coursework track with mentors who will be approved by the graduate program director or the department chair. Our graduate students are active in the research areas of medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and pharmacology. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Chemical Biologist, Medicinal Chemist, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Structural Biology Specialist, Drug Discovery Researcher, Biochemistry Research Scientist, Metabolomics Specialist, Proteomics Researcher, Molecular Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Chemical Genomics Specialist, Chemical Biology Data Analyst, Synthetic Biology Scientist, Nanomedicine Researcher, Cancer Biology Researcher, Bioinformatics Specialist (Chemical Biology Focus), Immunochemistry Specialist, Biotechnology Product Development Scientist, Neurochemistry Researcher, Chemical Safety Specialist, Public Health Chemical Biology Specialist, Quality Assurance Specialist, Chemical Biology Consultant, Environmental Chemical Biology Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Pharma/Biotech), Forensic Chemical Biologist, Chemical Biology Policy Analyst, Agricultural Chemical Biology Specialist.