College of Life Sciences
Welcome to the Jefferson College of Life Sciences
With our mission of “Training Tomorrow’s Scientific Leaders Today," our college and faculty provide many outstanding programs to support the next step towards achieving your future professional goals. Whether you are seeking undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate or postdoctoral education and training in the life sciences, our many academic programs, complemented by co-curricular professional development, provide a solid foundation for our graduates to continue on to further advanced training or directly on to a broad array of successful and impactful careers.
“Beyond the Bench” – Striving to Improve Representation in Science
JCLS PhD student, Brittany Ruiz, didn’t see herself in science though now looks for opportunities to increase awareness among students about who a scientist is and what they do.
Brittany is pictured first person from left with the Dang Research Lab team.
JCLS SummerScience 2024
The JCLS 2024 SummerScience Program offers an immersive and interactive experience for high school students passionate about science. Through engaging lectures, hands-on experiments, and virutal labs, students delve into cutting-edge research, fostering their curiosity and preparing them for future scientific endeavors.
Degrees & Programs
Featured Opportunities & Information
Diversity & Inclusion Resources
The College of Life Sciences is committed to nurturing an inclusive community of learners and teachers. Science and discovery demands inclusion and solutions to complex scientific questions are best discovered through a unique blend of diverse cultures, experiences, ideas, and identities.
Beyond Your Degree
The College of Life Sciences at Jefferson offers students opportunities outside of the classroom to expand their professional skills.
