MSc in Chemistry and Chemical Biology - Chemical Biology in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The M.S. program requires completing 30 credit hours of coursework. While some students may finish within one academic year, most typically take longer. Given the varied academic backgrounds and career objectives of each candidate, we expect considerable diversity in M.S. study plans and thus avoid imposing strict prerequisite courses. However, we generally expect most credits to be earned through advanced chemistry and related disciplines. Your personalized curriculum will be tailored to your specific interests through consultation with the M.S. Graduate Program Director, potentially incorporating courses from various departments across Cornell.

This program serves individuals seeking advanced education in the broad chemical sciences while developing skills in critical analysis, independent research, and instruction. Research-focused students must demonstrate initiative by designing and pursuing their own projects, with the M.S. degree granted upon completing a research project documented in an archival thesis submitted to both the student's committee and the Graduate School. First-year students typically enroll in Chem 5110 during fall semester, which introduces the extensive research resources available within our department and university-wide.

Chemical Biology at Cornell involves using chemical approaches to investigate biological systems at the molecular level. This interdisciplinary field incorporates traditional chemistry disciplines like bioorganic, biophysical, bioanalytical, bioinorganic, and biochemistry, benefiting from Cornell's collaborative life sciences research environment. The Chemistry Biology Interface Training Program, supported by NIH funding, further strengthens this research area.