Biotechnology MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Provides advanced coursework in biotechnical and biomolecular sciences. A thesis research project is required, completed in a programme faculty member's lab or by arrangement with affiliated faculty.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Department: Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences | Duration: 2 years, 36 credit hours (full-time, in person) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses include Methods of Analysis, Seminar, Method Evaluation and Comparison, Biomolecular Technology and Diagnosis, Technical Communication for Scientific Professionals, Clinical Biochemistry, Introduction to Medical Genetics, supervised teaching, research and Statistical Methods in Oral Science; at least 36 credits including a project or thesis with 6+ research credits.

Career pathways

Research and industrial R&D roles, sales or technical representation in biotech, chemical or pharmaceutical companies, or PhD study in biomedical sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with training in medical technology, biology, chemistry or a related field; approval of the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences; non-native English speakers need iBT TOEFL of at least 79. Deadlines: domestic applications March 1 (documents March 15); international applications February 1 (documents February 15).

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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