Cornell's graduate biomedical sciences school training the next generation of research leaders in Manhattan.
WCGS offers comprehensive doctoral and master's-level programs in biomedical sciences. PhD programs include Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Physiology Biophysics and Systems Biology. Master's programs span Biomedical Imaging, Biostatistics and Data Science, Clinical & Translational Investigation, Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research, Computational Biology, Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership, Genetic Counseling, Health Informatics, and Health Policy and Economics. The school also offers Tri-Institutional PhD programs in Chemical Biology and Computational Biology and Medicine, plus a Tri-Institutional MD/PhD program.
The school's mission is to train the next generation of biomedical research leaders by fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical rigor. Students are equipped with skills in cutting-edge technologies, data analysis, and communication through mentorship and community engagement. The institution emphasizes preparing graduates to make meaningful contributions to science and society.
WCGS benefits from partnerships with major neighboring institutions along York Avenue, known as the 'corridor of science.' These collaborations with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, and The Rockefeller University provide specialized learning opportunities and access to world-class research facilities and expertise.