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Physiology PhD at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo, United States

Programme overview

Prepares students for research, teaching and applied physiology careers, with a master's or PhD track in faculty laboratories. Entering students typically have majored in biology, chemistry, physics or engineering.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  |  Department: Office of Biomedical Education  |  Duration: 5 years (full time, in person; 72 credit hours)  |  Study mode: In Person / Full Time  |  Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Emphasis on molecular, cellular and systems physiology; research areas include neurobiology, cardiovascular, cellular, gastrointestinal and renal physiology.

Career pathways

Positions at colleges, universities or professional schools, and in government or industrial laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entering students typically majored in biology, chemistry, physics or engineering. Application fee: $85.

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.

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