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.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Pupils Carrying Out Experiment In Science Class

2021 SummerScience@Jefferson

Learn more about the role of science in everyday life at SummerScience@Jefferson. The virtual program is now accepting applications. The programs runs June 21 through July 19.

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Dr. Adam E. Snook - Receives ASPET Early Career Award

Adam E. Snook, PhD, awarded the 2021 Translational and Clinical Pharmacology Early Career Awards (ASPET Division for Translational and Clinical Pharmacology).

PhD Programs

Our PhD degree programs offer advanced interdisciplinary education and research training under the mentorship of nationally and internationally recognized faculty.

Master's Programs

Our Master's programs provide students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to engage in the forefront of research or continue their studies toward advanced degrees.

Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4)

Our program is designed to offer educational and professional development in the health professions for academically competitive individuals with non-science undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Our graduate certificate programs provide industry, academic and health professionals with skills and knowledge needed for success in today's health-sciences related environments.

Continuing Studies

We offer students the opportunity to take courses without committing to a degree or certificate program.

Undergraduate Programs

Our Undergraduate programs provide students with the skills and knowledge that will prepare them for basic biomedical sciences education and training.

Featured Opportunities & Information

Rules for scientific progress while living with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jefferson faculty and students author an article to identify four strategies that are essential during this COVID-19 era.

04/25/2020

Winners of the 14th Postdoctoral Research Symposium

Drs. Clare Adams & Cory Knudson

09/20/2020

Science Communication Workshop Series

Learn how to convey your science to the public

11/11/20

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusions Resources at JCLS

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.

JCLS Diversity & Inclusion