Ph.D. Program
 

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate or equivalent, with thorough preparation in biology, chemistry, and physics

• Graduate Record Examination (General)

• International applicants must submit TOEFL (minimum score required) 

How To Apply

Students are admitted only in the Fall semester through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS).  Whenever possible, a personal interview is arranged by request of the IGPBS.

• Submit the Following:
  
  
  • Completed on-line application form
  • Application fee, $50, U.S. funds (non-refundable)
    Checks and money orders should be made out to University at Buffalo.  For credit card payments, go to: https://epay.buffalo.edu/epaypub-cgi/cgiwrap/epaypub/public/epay_form.cgi?payment_type=124
  • All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation, three minimum
  • Personal statement of interest
  • Standardized test scores (GRE General, TOEFL*)
    *required for all international applications
     
• Application Deadlines:
  Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1 of the year they intend to enroll; January 1 for fellowships
  
• There is no standard financial aid application form since qualified applicants are automatically considered for financial assistance (stipend and tuition scholarship).

To obtain an on-line application, go to the IGPBS  Ph.D. website or contact the Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Studies Office by email (cumming@buffalo.edu) or telephone (716-829-2176).

M.A. Program

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate or equivalent, with thorough preparation in biology, chemistry, and physics

• Graduate Record Examination (General)

• International applicants must submit TOEFL (minimum score required) 

How to Apply 

Students are admitted only in the Fall semester through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS).  Whenever possible, a personal interview is arranged by request of the IGPBS.
 

• Submit the following: 
   
  • Completed on-line application form
  •  Application fee $50, U.S. funds (non-refundable)
    Checks and money orders should be made out to University at Buffalo.  For credit card payments, go to:  https://epay.buffalo.edu/epaypub-cgi/cgiwrap/epaypub/public/epay_form.cgi?payment_type=124
  •  All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  •  Letters of recommendation. three minimum
  •  Personal statement of interest
  •  Standardized test scores (GRE General, TOEFL*)
     *required for all international applications
     
• Application Deadlines:
  Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before April 1 for the following Fall semester.
   
• To obtain an on-line application, go to the IGPBS Master's website or contact the Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Studies office by email (cumming@buffalo.edu) or telephone (716-829-2176).

B.S. (Special Major) Program