Chemistry and Chemical Biology (PhD) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The program of graduate study is designed to give broad training in the fundamentals of chemistry and in methods of research. Students ordinarily pursue those objectives by taking advanced courses, participating in organized and informal seminars, and carrying out and reporting on research projects in their major subject. Students normally conduct research during the summer and receive financial support for this purpose.

What you will study

Concentrations: Biophysical chemistry, Chemical biology, Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry, Organometallic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Theoretical chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree in chemistry, including courses in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as in mathematics and physics. Unusually promising students may be admitted with deficiencies in undergraduate training.; all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; three recommendations; GRE scores are required. Application deadline: Fall, December 1

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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