B.S. in Science and Technology Molecular Biology

Biotechnology and molecular biology research integrate and apply science and mathematics to real-world problems. Kean biotechnology students study in state-of-the-art facilities and prepare for successful careers in the sciences.

The program's core curriculum features hands-on laboratory courses designed to reinforce classroom learning. Students will earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees in this accelerated five-year program, laying the groundwork for a future designing biomedical equipment and devices, implementing new procedures and conducting research to solve clinical and engineering challenges.

Founded in 1855, Kean University was the first public post-secondary institution in New Jersey. With a rich history of excellence and innovation in higher education, Kean is a world-class, vibrant and diverse university offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and more than 60 options for graduate study, including six doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.

From its roots as a teachers college, Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world.

The University continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six undergraduate colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences; Michael Graves College; and the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics – offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. Nathan Weiss Graduate College offers six doctoral degree programs and more than 60 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.