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.
Important Update about the JCLS Academic Calendar and Spring Class Schedule

Wellness Tips
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful and anxiety-provoking to people, especially those who are already experiencing significant change and displacement as a university student. Being proactive about developing a wellness plan will help you cope with some of the added stressors many of you are feeling and will help you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Remember, your approach to holistic wellness is a personal journey (You determine what works best!) but please know, that we are here to help.

Dr. Isidore Rigoutsos Elected AAAS Fellow for 2020
Isidore Rigoutsos, PhD, a leader in the field of computational biology, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), in the Section of Biological Sciences.
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.