Drugs, Health and Society MA at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary MA training students in all dimensions of drugs and addiction, covering scientific, therapeutic, social and political aspects.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 1.5-3 years; 30 credit hours; full-time or part-time; hybrid | Study mode: Hybrid / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Multidisciplinary coursework on drugs and addiction; 30 credit hours; some requirements online.

Career pathways

Addiction treatment, addiction research, drug-related scientific or medical fields, drug policy or advocacy, and related fields such as journalism, human resources and criminal justice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Per search excerpt of the department page: 3.0 undergraduate GPA expected (lower GPAs may be considered); statement of goals; two recommendation letters (one academic); resume/CV; transcripts; deadlines Aug. 1 (fall) and Jan. 1 (spring); $75 fee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 55 or Duolingo 120 (university minimums; programmes may set higher).

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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