The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS) is the portal for entry into the Ph.D. programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology , Neuroscience, Oral Biology, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology and Biophysics, and Structural Biology, at the University of Buffalo.The IGPBS provides students with a unique opportunity to obtain a broad-based foundation in biomedical and biological sciences while fully exploring the various and diverse cutting-edge research opportunities afforded by the constituent graduate programs prior to committing to a specific research area. The program is designed to meet the individual needs and interest of the students whether they plan to enter careers in academia, industry or government.

Program highlights include:

OPPORTUNITY

• Opportunity to study and collaborate with over 100 active research laboratory groups, carrying out ground-breaking research encompassing virtually all aspects of biological and biomedical sciences in the 21st century.
• Opportunity to explore the various research areas and interact with potential mentors through first year laboratory rotations BEFORE selecting a Ph.D. advisor and program
• Highly individualized attention and guidance for each student throughout their graduate career
• Career development workshops and contacts with alumni in industry, academic and government and nontraditional career tracks.

FLEXIBILITY

• A first year interdisciplinary core curriculum and menu of electives that provide the requisite fundamental scientific background, while allowing flexibility to meet the individual interests of each student

CHOICE

• Choices of doctoral degree programs based upon your needs and research focus following completion of the first year interdisciplinary curriculum