Students wishing to pursue the Ph.D. or M.S. degrees in C&CB should apply directly to the Field of Chemistry & Chemical Biology through the Graduate School at Cornell University. The Cornell University Graduate School website provides information about general requirements, financial aid, and specific prerequisites for international students. Please visit the following links for further details regarding the C&CB graduate program as well as the application form (which includes a course record form).
Application Deadlines
Ph.D. Program
Review of applications to the Ph.D. program will begin on the first Monday in December each year for admission into the program beginning in the following August. Although applications received after this date will be reviewed, late applicants may be at a disadvantage for admission into the program.
M.S. Program
Review of applications to the M.S. program will begin on January 1 and continue until June 15, for admission into the program beginning in August. Although applications received after this date will be reviewed, late applicants may be at a disadvantage for admission into the program.
There are no spring admissions to either one of the C&CB graduate programs.
Supplemental Materials
Any additional documentation that you think would enhance your application, such as publications or awards, should be sent directly to:
Graduate Studies Office
Cornell University
Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
103 Baker Laboratory
Ithaca, NY 14853-1301