Biology, B.S. to M.A. in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program
Complete a bachelor's degree in biology and a master’s degree in chemical biology in five years through ¶¶Òõpro's B.S. in Biology to M.S./M.A. in Chemical Biology accelerated program.Ìý
This 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:
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
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
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 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 14 |
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 |
A&S Core | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOLÌý3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHEMÌý2410 &²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
A&S Core | 10 | |
Ìý | Credits | 17 |
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 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 17 |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BIOLÌý3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
A&S Core | 3 | |
BIOLÌý4980 | Advanced Independent Study | 1 |
PHYSÌý1310 &²¹³¾±è;ÌýPHYSÌý1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
A&S Core | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 14 |
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 |
Ìý | Credits | 14 |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BIOLÌý4050 | Molecular Technique Lab | 2 |
BIOLÌý4980 | Advanced Independent Study | 1 |
BIOLÌý5700 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHEB 5630 | Chemical Biology & Biotech | 3 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Spring | ||
BIOLÌý3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
BIOLÌý3060 | Cell Structure & Function Laboratory | 1 |
BIOLÌý4980 | Advanced Independent Study | 1 |
CHEMÌý5470 | Principles of Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
PPYÌý5410 | Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
Elective or A&S Core (if needed) | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 17 |
Summer | ||
CHEB-5980 | Graduate Reading | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
CHEBÌý5970 | Research Topics | 3 |
Critical course: ÌýGraduate Elective †| 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 9 |
Spring | ||
CHEB 5970 | Research Topics | 3 |
Graduate Elective †| 6 | |
Oral examination | Ìý | |
Ìý | Credits | 9 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 144 |
M.S. in Chemical Biology OptionÌý
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
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 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 14 |
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 |
A&S Core | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
BIOLÌý3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHEMÌý2410 &²¹³¾±è;ÌýCHEMÌý2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
A&S Core | 9 | |
Ìý | Credits | 16 |
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 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 17 |
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 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 14 |
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 |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Summer | ||
CHEB 5110 | Intro to Chemical Biology Research I | 1 |
Ìý | Credits | 1 |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
BIOLÌý4050 | Molecular Technique Lab | 2 |
BIOLÌý4980 | Advanced Independent Study | 1 |
BIOLÌý5700 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHEB 5630 | Chemical Biology & Biotech | 3 |
A&S Core | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Spring | ||
BIOLÌý3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
BIOLÌý4980 | Advanced Independent Study | 1 |
CHEB 5120 | Intro to Chemical Biology Research II | 2 |
PPYÌý5410 | Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
Elective or A&S Core (if needed) | 6 | |
Ìý | Credits | 15 |
Summer | ||
CHEB 5970 | Research Topics | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
CHEB 5990 | Thesis Research | 3 |
Graduate Elective †| 6 | |
Submit Research Progress Report | Ìý | |
Ìý | Credits | 9 |
Spring | ||
CHEMÌý5470 | Principles of Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
CHEB 5990 | Thesis Research | 3 |
Submit and defend Master’s Thesis | Ìý | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 140 |