Bioinformatics and Biostatistics MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Master's programme that trains scientists in bioinformatics and biostatistics to collaborate with researchers in basic, medical and clinical sciences, conduct methodological research and support health institutions and health-care professions. Students gain mentored, hands-on data analysis experience on biological, medical and health research projects.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Professions | Department: Biostatistics | Duration: 2 years full-time; 36 credit hours; in person | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Classroom study combined with mentored data analysis on biological, medical and health research projects; 36 credit hours.

Career pathways

Research collaboration and methodological research roles in health institutions and health-care settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biostatistics (per search excerpt of its admissions page, not directly fetched): bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum GPA 3.0; strong mathematics/statistics background including at least three semesters of advanced calculus; GRE not required. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 55 or Duolingo 120 (university minimums; programmes may set higher). Application fee $50.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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