Biological Sciences MA at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The special master’s program (SMP) is a graduate level post-baccalaureate, and has an 80 percent success rate in getting its graduates accepted into health-related programs. Students are paired with an advisor, and together they create a curriculum plan unique to the student’s goals. Students may register in courses, pursue a research project under the instruction of a faculty member outside of our department, and may complete the program in a timeline that suits their ability.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours, 1 year | Study mode: In Person / Full Time & Part Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Effective immediately, the Biological Sciences MA program will not be requiring the submission of DAT, GRE, MCAT, or PCAT scores as a part of the admissions process. However, prospective students are encouraged to consider submitting their test scores if they think it will strengthen their application. This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

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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