Overview

As a moderately large graduate Medicinal Chemistry program, we have the critical mass for the state-of-the-art instrumentation required for modern research in chemistry. Still, the program is sufficiently small to have a nurturing and supportive environment for all the students.

Features

Proficiency

Students from the University at Buffalo, must also demonstrate proficiency in medicinal chemistry, as well as in three of four traditional areas of chemistry, during the first three semesters. Proficiency can be established by completing a core graduate course or by passing the ACS Placement Exam in the area.

Research Synopsis

During the fifth semester (third year) of graduate study, PhD students are required to prepare a written research synopsis summarizing research progress to date and future research plans. An oral examination with the student’s PhD committee is used to evaluate the student’s research potential.

Research Proposal

Also during the fifth semester, the student is required to write and orally defend an independent research proposal. This proposal involves the identification of a problem from the chemical literature that is not directly related to the student’s thesis work and a proposed solution to that problem. There are no cumulative exams in the UB Department of Chemistry.

Public Lecture

During the fourth year of graduate study, PhD students present a public lecture on their research progress. This provides the PhD committee a chance to give the student feedback prior to finishing their written dissertation.

Programme Structure

Coursework:

Once admitted to the PhD in Chemistry program, students are required to complete six graduate-level lecture courses during the first two years of full-time study.

Of these courses, three must be one-semester introductory core courses selected from the four traditional areas of chemistry are required for the Medicinal Chemistry PhD), while the other three elective courses are chosen in consultation with the student’s research advisor.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 81 other PhDs in Pharmacy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

14558 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

14558 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

6782 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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