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Visit the College of Arts & SciencesFrom the latest Alzheimer’s breakthrough to the limitless potential of stem cells, the specialized field of molecular and cell biology are providing some of the most significant innovations in medical science today.
Before we can cure the most challenging diseases of our time, we need to understand their root causes at the molecular and cellular levels. This dual degree BS/MS program allows current undergraduates in a science major to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years. You’ll gain the specialized skills and knowledge you’ll need to join the fight against HIV, Parkinson’s and cancer, and you’ll be ready to join the next generation of leaders in growing industries such as biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.
You’ll build a basic foundation in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and physics during the undergraduate portion of the program, preparing you for the more advanced graduate-level work of your fourth and fifth years. Connecticut is also home to a number of prominent biotech and biomedical firms, which can provide experiential learning opportunities throughout your time at Quinnipiac.
In our cutting-edge labs and facilities, you’ll learn to analyze genes using modern instrumentation such as thermal cyclers, and examine biological and chemical material with a variety of sophisticated microscopes and other lab technology. Our faculty members come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds and offer a blend of traditional lectures and hands-on lab courses. You also will benefit from an array of guest lectures by local scientists from pharmaceutical and biomedical firms as well as medical schools.
In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
The Graduate Admissions Office partners with Graduate Program Directors to host program-specific virtual information sessions designed for current Quinnipiac juniors.
With dual-degree options in the College of Arts & Sciences as well as the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering and Health Sciences, there are plentiful opportunities for current students to add a graduate degree to their current program of study, strengthen their resumes and gain advanced skills and knowledge before entering the workforce.
Median annual wage for biological scientists. (U.S. of Bureau Labor Statistics, 2024)
Our Living-Learning Communities offer the opportunity for first-year students to live and engage in a community of like-minded peers. Bolstered by mentorship from faculty and staff, these communities provide a strong foundation for students to develop — both academically and personally — into professionals, leaders, citizens and lifelong learners.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.