Biomolecular Science

Academic advisers:
Bruce Garetz and Evgeny Vulfson

Advances in biology, particularly at the cellular and molecular level, are changing the world. The basic knowledge of how nature functions to create and sustain life on earth is increasingly applied to advancing health care, to feeding an expanding world population, to producing cheap energy from renewable sources, and to cleaning the environment. Biology is the enabling science of the 21^st century and is creating numerous future job-market opportunities. The BS in Biomolecular Science lies at the interface between biology and chemistry and builds upon the understanding of molecular-level biology. The curriculum also provides a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. This broadly based science education is a prerequisite for successful careers in industry and governmental laboratories and for professional or graduate studies in the biological sciences, medicine and other health-related fields.

The BS in Biomolecular Science provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to work in the rapidly changing, bio-related industries or to pursue advanced professional or graduate degrees. The highly innovative curriculum spans the boundaries between biology and chemistry and involves considerable exposure to research.

Goals and Objectives

The goal of the BS in Biomolecular Science is to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills to work and advance in the rapidly changing, bio-related industries or to pursue advanced professional or graduate degrees. This goal is reached with an innovative curriculum that spans the boundaries between biology and chemistry and through exposure to research. In this way, the program attracts and trains adaptable and active learners.

BS/MS Program

Strong students can also apply to the BS/MS Program where it’s possible to earn the BS and MS degrees within approximately 5 years. Possible BS/MS combinations include a BS in biomolecular science with a MS in chemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biotechnology and entrepreneurship, or biomedical engineering.

See the BS/MS Program  description for further information.

Medical School Linkage Program

The SUNY Downstate Medical School has created a special opportunity for NYU Tandon undergraduate students to be admitted into their medical school provided the student satisfies the set of requirements put forth within the Premedical Linkage Program agreement in place between NYU Tandon and SUNY Downstate Medical School. The program will admit up to four NYU Tandon students per year and is restricted to undergraduate students who began NYU Tandon as freshmen and who have selected SUNY Downstate Medical School as their first choice medical school. Transfer students are not eligible for the program. The program is not open to students considering the SUNY Downstate MD-PhD degree.

All undergraduate majors can apply, as medical schools seek applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. The SUNY Downstate Medical School has created a special opportunity for NYU Tandon undergraduate students to be admitted into their medical school provided the student satisfies the set of requirements put forth within the Premedical Linkage Program agreement in place between NYU Tandon and SUNY Downstate Medical School. The program will admit up to four NYU Tandon students per year and is restricted to undergraduate students who began NYU Tandon as freshmen and who have selected SUNY Downstate Medical School as their first choice medical school. Transfer students are not eligible for the program. The program is not open to students considering the SUNY Downstate MD-PhD degree.

All undergraduate majors can apply, as medical schools seek applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. 

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

A minimum of 128 credits is required for the BS in Biomolecular Science.

*Students electing research must write an undergraduate thesis. Students not electing research may elect either:

1. a 4-credit project involving literature search plus 4 credits of advanced technical electives or
2. 8 credits of advanced technical electives

Programs

• Biomolecular Science, B.S.