
Biochemistry

The doctoral program in biochemistry at the CUNY Graduate Center offers students a wide range of research opportunities and the mentorship of renowned faculty.
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Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Full-time
Admissions Deadlines
January 1 for fall enrollment
(No spring enrollment)
Students in the Ph.D. in Biochemistry benefit from a graduate program that is dedicated to their needs and that encompasses the remarkable faculty and facilities of the senior colleges of CUNY, the nation’s largest urban public university.
The science of biochemistry draws from fundamental chemical theory and research techniques to explore problems in biology. Graduate Center students participate in research early in their graduate careers and participate in a dynamic seminar and colloquium program.


The Best of CUNY
The Ph.D. in Biochemistry draws exceptional faculty from CUNY’s senior colleges and provides access to labs and teaching opportunities on these 8 campuses located in all boroughs of New York City.
Exceptional Faculty
At the Center of Research in NYC
CUNY is an integral member of the New York metropolitan area research environment, one of the most dynamic and diverse research clusters in the world. Our faculty collaborate with scientists and conduct research at leading institutions across the city, including CUNY’s own Advanced Science Research Center. Our students also have the opportunity to take elective courses at other NYC area graduate institutions such as Columbia and Princeton through the Interuniversity Doctoral Consortium.
Advanced Science Research Center
Fund Your Education
The Biochemistry program works actively to match students with appropriate sources of financial support. Incoming Ph.D. students receive CUNY Science Scholarships with guaranteed stipend and tuition waiver for five-years, and all students can pursue additional fellowships, grants, and awards to help defray the costs associated with their research or other academic activities, including the Doctoral Student Research Grant and funding opportunities for students from underrepresented groups.
Fellowships, Grants, and AwardsLatest News
Jun 13, 2023
Eleanore Wurtzel Honored for Lifetime Achievement
Biologist is recognized by the International Carotenoid Society for decades of research in carotenoid biochemistry.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
May 11, 2023
Announcing the Alumni Award Winners
The Graduate Center will honor the 2023 and 2020 Alumni Award recipients on May 18.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
- Faculty News
May 1, 2023
Celebrating Graduate Center Scholars During AAPI Heritage Month
The Graduate Center recognizes the work of our alumni and faculty during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Alumni News
Feb 14, 2023
Science Student Spotlight: Samantha Delaney
The Biochemistry Ph.D. student received a prestigious National Cancer Institute fellowship for her research on colorectal cancer tumors.
- Student News
Updates
More Like ThisBiophysical Society Honors Kevin Gardner With 2023 Award for the Biophysics of Health and Disease
Professor Kevin H. Gardner is the recipient of the Biophysical Society 2023 Award for the Biophysics of Health and Disease. Gardner is recognized for his development and application of magnetic resonance methodology to elucidate how the mechanism and regulation of molecular switches, leading to the development of PAS domain inhibitors for cancer therapies and the exceptional translation of this understanding to the development of an effective cancer drug. Read the ASRC news post.
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Tamar Skaist's Research Featured in Chemical & Engineering News
C & E News has a short piece about Tamar Skaist (Keedy Lab, Advanced Science Research Center) research from the recent ACS meeting - Small molecule fragments can bind a target differently depending on temperature.
- Media Coverage
Biochemistry Spotlights
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Community Highlights
Students and faculty in the biochemistry program participate in a range of research activities, conferences, seminars, and other events throughout the year. See some of our favorite highlights below!
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