The master’s degree in pharmacology (MA) requires a
minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework, including 12 credit hours
of research.
The graduate school requires a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B in every required course. Students typically complete our master’s program in two years.
You will conduct master’s thesis research throughout the entire program in one or more laboratories. Writing a thesis document is mandatory.
You may choose electives from the list below or take other courses for elective credit in consultation with your thesis advisor.
You will conduct your mandatory thesis research under the supervision of your major professor and a thesis advisory committee. In addition to your thesis advisor, your committee must include one faculty member from our department and one faculty member from another UB department.
Your research culminates in a written thesis dissertation, which
is an original contribution to the scientific literature. You will
present your thesis to faculty and students in a seminar, and then
complete an oral defense.
We require a minimum grade of B in all coursework.
If you do not meet this requirement in a single course, you will be placed on academic probation. If this happens repeatedly, you could be asked to leave the program. The Graduate School also requires an overall average of 3.0 for degree conferral.