Arts & Sciences Graduate Degree Programs

Saint Joseph’s University’s master's in biochemistry program explores the complex series of chemical reactions that take place within each organism, unleashing scientific breakthroughs that enhance and expand life like never before. Apply your passion for discovery to spur innovation and increase your understanding of our living world.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Biology MA program exposes you to all levels of biological organization, from the sub-cellular to the broad ecosystem. With the ability to complete a master’s degree full-time or part-time, the program is ideal for students looking to pursue admission to a professional school program, or for those looking to earn a promotion within the secondary education system or a corporate setting.

The Biology MS program at Saint Joseph’s University is designed for students looking to complete their Master of Science in biology by enrolling in a full-time program that is focused on factual knowledge and professional growth as a skilled scientist.

Our brewing certification is an 18-credit, post-baccalaureate program that dives deep into the science and math of creating the perfect pint of beer — preparing you to excel in a rapidly growing field where specialized skills are in high demand. Courses are designed to fit your needs with flexible evening classes and can be completed in 15 months (1+ track) to two and a half years (2+ track).

The Cancer Biology PhD program prepares you to be a cancer biology researcher in academia or the public or private sector. Our fully-funded, joint program with The Wistar Institute, an international leader in biomedical research, combines the basic mechanisms of cancer biology with the translational aspects of drug discovery.

Expand your knowledge of organic, analytical and physical chemistry with a master’s in chemistry. Choose from a thesis and non-thesis track centered on the latest innovations in chemistry.

With a computer science master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University, you will have the skills and experience needed to adapt and evolve in complex technological environments in any industry.

The certificate in creative and professional writing will enhance your writing skills, introduce you to new and exciting career pathways and boost your confidence as a writer.

The online cyber intelligence certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or can build into a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. If you are currently in the fields of criminal justice, cybersecurity or intelligence fields or majored in a relevant field and seek to grow your expertise amid a rising threat of cyber attacks, this certificate will prepare you well.

Through the online four-course genomics certificate program at Saint Joseph’s, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain new skills and resources you can immediately leverage for improved disease research and patient care.

With a master’s degree in genomics, you’ll learn from expert faculty in rigorous online courses that address real-world challenges and strategies to improve disease research and patient care.

Saint Joseph’s University’s neuroscience major features interdisciplinary training that few colleges can match. Our program faculty are experts in a wide range of neuroscience specialties, allowing you to examine the nervous system across a variety of theoretical and clinical contexts.

Build your mastery of how drugs and chemicals work with a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Saint Joseph’s. Our program combines theory with experiment and features a thesis-based curriculum, faculty-supervised laboratory research and small class sizes.

Dive deep into the interactions between drugs and chemicals and biological systems with a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology. Taught by renowned faculty in the historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, our research-focused program trains you to be a pharmacologist or toxicologist in academia, private industry or public service.

Whether you’re looking to write a book, grow your career as a technical or professional writer, study literature, build a portfolio for a Ph.D. or M.F.A. application, or add a layer of professional development to your current training, the MA in Writing Studies program offers a unique academic experience.