Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences

New York, New York, United States · Est. 1952 · Private Non-profit

Cornell's graduate biomedical sciences school training the next generation of research leaders in Manhattan.

  • Founded in 1952 as Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
  • Private nonprofit graduate institution located in New York City
  • More than 400 students and 330+ faculty members
  • Partnerships with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Rockefeller University
  • Seven PhD programs plus four Master's programs and Tri-Institutional offerings
  • Located on York Avenue's 'corridor of science' in Manhattan

Academics

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.

Mission & Community

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.

Strategic Partnerships

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.

Founded
1952
Type
Private Non-profit
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationCornell University
Websitehttps://gradschool.weill.cornell.edu
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
15
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Total intake
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources