Education & Training
Academic Programs
Graduate Programs
- Master's program
A master's degree designed to provide an understanding of basic Pharmacology, along with an individualized program of original research. - Ph.D. program
Ph.D applicants typically enter the Pharmacology and Toxicology program after matriculating for 1 year in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS). These programs provide students with flexibility in formulating their graduate studies. - M.D/Ph.D.
program
Medical students who are enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) will receive an M.D. and a Ph.D. upon graduation. An MSTP student may choose the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology to complete their Ph.D. requirements. Please refer to the MSTP website for further information.
Undergraduate Programs
- Undergraduate
major / minor in Pharmacology
and Toxicology
Both major and minor degrees are offered. - Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students may gain research experience by doing laboratory rotations and/or tutorial study.
Special Programs
- Combined
B.S./M.S. degree program
Allows students to begin graduate level work in their senior year of college and complete the B.S. and M.S. degree within five years.
Professional Development Programs
The CLIMB Program™ at UB is a professional development program for graduate students in the life sciences, dedicated to providing comprehensive training to ensure their success as future scientists.
Dr. Margarita L. Dubocovich, Director of the CLIMB Program at UB, founded The CLIMB Program at Northwestern University in 2007. Now, with the establishment of The CLIMB Program at UB, the two programs will build a strong collaborative network which will enhance the CLIMB Scholar experience at both institutions.
- For more information:
- To apply:
- Links of interest:
The CLIMB Program Contacts
| Name | Phone | |
Director of The CLIMB Program Margarita L.Dubocovich, PhD |
mdubo@buffalo.edu |
829.3048 |
Associate Director Rajendram V. Rajnarayanan, PhD |
rajendra@buffalo.edu |
829.2130 |
CLIMB Assistant Liz Marshall |
smbs-climb@buffalo.edu |
829.5219 |



