Biochemistry

About the Program

The interdisciplinary program in Biochemistry is jointly administered and staffed by members of the Biological Sciences and Chemistry departments. The master’s degree is offered as a terminal degree. Both first-year courses and advanced courses are available at Hunter College and/or at the Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

What can I do with my degree in Biochemistry?

The MA in Biochemistry prepares graduates to compete for laboratory professions in academia or industry, further education in the health professions and continued studies in doctoral programs in biochemistry or other biomedical science.

Programs and Courses

Programs and Courses in Biochemistry
Doctoral program in Biochemistry

Administration and Faculty

Department Offices:

Biological Sciences:

927 North
(212) 772-5293
bio_admin@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu
Website: http://biology.hunter.cuny.edu

Chair:

Derrick Brazill
N803a North
brazill@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu

Chemistry:

1307 North
(212) 772-5330
msettenh@hunter.cuny.edu
Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/chemistry

Chair:

Akira Kawamura
1312 North
chairche@hunter.cuny.edu

Graduate Advisers: Department of Biology

Thoman Schmidt-Glenewinkel
839 North
(212) 772-5027
thomas@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu

Olorunseun Ogunwobi
426 Belfer
(212) 896-0447
ogunwobi@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu

Graduate Adviser: Department of Chemistry

Yujia Xu
1304C North
(212) 772-4310
yujia.xu@hunter.cuny.edu

Faculty

Biochemistry Faculty