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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Program in Biology - Overview

New Initiatives and Faculty

Rensselaer's Department of Biology is also experiencing exciting times. There is a shift in emphasis toward interdisciplinary research with new initiatives directed toward biotechnology, environmental sciences, integrative systems biology, nanotechnology, and stem cell and tissue engineering and regeneration.

The department is growing with a number of new faculty members and an aggressive recruitment plan during the next five years. Faculty members and students engage in cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, including the brand new $100-million Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies with core facilities and instrumentation for cellular, biochemical, and biophysical approaches to life science research. With excellent leadership, an outstanding faculty, dedicated staff, bright students eager to explore, and modern facilities, the department is at the forefront of groundbreaking research efforts in this vitally important field.

Programs of Study at Rensselaer's Department of Biology

Rensselaer's Department of Biology offers both Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs. Presently, there is a Ph.D. Program in Biology, and another new Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry and Biophysics. The M.S. degree programs require 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, and the Ph.D. requires 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree.