划分部门和课程的线是模糊且相交的。教师，学生，甚至程序本身都可以整合和合作。在当今世界，计算机科学专业的毕业生需要了解业务。工程师需要有效沟通的能力。建筑师必须掌握新的信息技术工具。生化和生物物理研究正在推动基础生命科学领域的研究前沿，并可能在诸如医学和农业等更多应用领域取得进展。Rensselaer’的生物化学和生物物理学学士学位为快速发展的生物技术行业各个领域的研究生院和/或就业提供了出色的准备。MS学位也可在该跨学科领域获得，是生物技术，制药和其他相关行业领域工作的理想准备。
Biochemical and biophysical research is advancing the frontiers of research in the basic life sciences and making possible advances in more applied fields such as medicine and agriculture. Rensselaer's B.S. in Biochemistry and Biophysics provides exceptional preparation for graduate school and/or employment in various sectors of the rapidly developing biotechnology industry. An M.S. degree is also available in this interdisciplinary field and is ideal preparation for jobs in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other related industry sectors. The lines dividing departments and curricula are blurred and intersecting. Faculty, students, and even the programs themselves integrate and cooperate. In today's world, computer science graduates need to know about business. Engineers need the ability to communicate effectively. Architects must master new tools of information technology. At Rensselaer, students can focus on a preferred major while exploring other interests and acquiring complementary knowledge and skills.