
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.
Request InformationDegree Offered
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
Mar 11, 2022
How Our Scholars Played Heroic Roles in the Pandemic
Graduate Center scholars have been at the forefront of research to understand the virus and the larger pandemic.
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Feb 28, 2022
Celebrating Trailblazers and Scholars Who Amplify Women’s History
From the first dean to the first graduate, the Graduate Center was shaped by women trailblazers.
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Feb 10, 2022
Mandë Holford Is Named an Allen Distinguished Investigator
With the distinction, Holford and her research partner, Li Zhao of The Rockefeller University, received $1.5 million to study immunity and its evolution.
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Jan 30, 2022
GRADUATE CENTER PROFESSORS RECEIVE CUNY GRANTS FOR PROMISING WORK IN BIOCHEMISTRY
By Lida Tunesi Out of four total recipients, two Graduate Center professors were chosen to receive CUNY Junior Faculty Research Awards in Science and Engineering...
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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!