Cancer Sciences MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Offered through the Roswell Park Graduate Division with UB, allowing research from basic cancer mechanisms to translational and clinical work in a cancer research hospital. Students complete an independent research project as a written thesis defended orally.

Faculty: Roswell Park Graduate Division | Duration: 1.5 to 4 years (most finish in two), 30 credit hours (full-time, in person) | Intake: Fall (August 23, 2027 start; applications September 1, 2026 to April 16, 2027) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Integrated Cancer Sciences I-III, Biostatistics for Cancer Sciences, Responsible Conduct of Research, an elective, Scientific Communication Seminar, thesis research, and a Lab Focus or Preventative Focus track.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0; GRE no longer required; international applicants submit English proficiency scores; online application, $75 fee, undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, personal statement and/or resume.

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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