Overview

The curriculum develops critical thinking as well as written and oral communication skills. Students from the University at Buffalo, receive personal attention from their advisors. Three distinct degree programs are designed to prepare students for their chosen career in research, biology education, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, or health areas.

Program Features

Nationally recognized program: Our Biomedical Sciences program is ranked in the top 10% of programs by research expenditures by the National Science Foundation and in the top quartile in terms of faculty quality and student experience (according to the National Research Council).
Interdisciplinary training: Research in the department spans the breadth of biology, from molecules to populations. In this environment, students are trained to draw connections and examine living systems at all levels of complexity.
Superior training culture: PhD students work closely with mentors and committee members in a supportive, rigorous research environment.
Full financial support: All PhD students are supported with a combination of renewable teaching and research assistantships. Support also includes tuition scholarships.
Training beyond the laboratory: The program teaches grant-writing, public speaking, and classroom instruction, ensuring you are well prepared to succeed after graduation.

Programme Structure

Course requirements:

As a foundation for advanced research, PhD candidates complete 22 credit hours of coursework in their first two years in the program.
Courses cover advanced topics in the biological sciences and teach critical thinking, analysis of primary scientific literature, and experimental design.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 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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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 84 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

12132 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 72 months.
National

12132 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 72 months.
In-State

5652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 72 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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