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.

Degrees & Programs

2025 Commencement JCLS Graduates: MS, PhD, & MD/PhD Students

Congratulations to all of our JCLS graduates on the successful completion of their programs!

2025 Commencement

JCLS Science Slam Winners of the Science Slam Presentations

Congratulations to our Graduate Student Association's JCLS Science Slam competitors on their outstanding presentations, explaining their research to non-expert audience members. Special congratulations to 1st place winner, Nikolas Kinney, MD/PhD student in Dr. Hristelina Ilieva's lab!

Science Slam 2025

Degrees & Programs

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

PRS Presentation Winners

Congratulations to our Postdoctoral Research Symposium 2024 Award Winners and Presenters!

09/19/2024

DMA Winner 2024

Dr. Deepak Deshpande recognized for his effective and important role in mentoring postdoctoral fellows

09/19/24

Dr. Merry Recognition

Dr. Diane Merry awarded the prestigious Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

05/01/2024

Featured News 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