Our program that provides the experiences and curriculum you need to help you prepare for the next step in your education.
Our Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Master’s Program is distinct from other master’s programs in the Jacobs School. While those programs are geared toward students looking for a focused experience in one particular discipline, our program gives you a broad overview of the biomedical sciences.
You can shape your education based on your interests and goals.
Our customizable seminars are a key feature of our program. Each week, you’ll choose a different one-hour seminar to attend. These seminars — along with your capstone project — allow you to tailor our program to your needs; they give you the opportunity to pursue areas that align with your personal interests and identify new areas of interest.
Our curriculum, taught by faculty members with notable records of achievement in the biomedical sciences, is well-suited for students who want to build strong academic foundations in the biomedical sciences but are undecided about their specific career goals.
If you’re still deciding whether to pursue medicine or a biomedical research career, we can help you find your path.
While we provide structured courses in the biomedical sciences, these courses are balanced by our program’s most distinguishing feature: our flexible seminar series. Since you’ll choose one seminar to attend each week — and you’ll select among dozens of seminars, spanning a wide variety of subjects — you’ll have ample opportunities to explore unfamiliar areas and find out if they spark your interest.
If you hope to gain experience in the biomedical sciences that will help solidify your career direction, apply to our program.
If you already have a specific career in mind, our program will be a good fit for you. We can help you progress toward your goals.
If you plan to apply to professional health programs — such as medical, dental or veterinary school — you can select seminar offerings that give you the experience you need to craft a stand-out application. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend grand rounds hosted by a number of clinical departments. By attending grand rounds related to your interests, you can increase your knowledge in specific areas of your choice. Moreover, we’ll strengthen your foundation in basic biomedical sciences coursework, helping you demonstrate that you’re ready for professional health programs.
If you’ve already decided to pursue a research career, our curriculum — with its customizable seminars — will expose you to the full breadth of biomedical science disciplines and translational medicine concepts. Moreover, if you’re interested in gaining research experience, you can partake in rich opportunities that give you a competitive advantage.
You can complete our program in 1 ½ years, meaning that you’ll have plenty of time to strengthen your experience and undertake meaningful learning opportunities in your chosen areas.
Our position within a medical school offers opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.
Located at the center of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is situated near research institutes like UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), which accelerates basic science discoveries from the laboratory to clinical trials to general practice.
You’ll work with mentors who engage in research across the medical campus. They are eager to share their experience and knowledge with you.
Moreover, researchers at UB have access to core facilities that house state-of-the-art equipment and are staffed by experts in their fields.
“Living well” and “living inexpensively” aren’t exclusive in Buffalo. Our region boasts a reasonably priced housing market and easy commutes, making for a comfortable quality of life that lets you stay focused on your training and enjoy your time off.
You’ll feel invigorated as you hone your skills on our expanding downtown medical campus and join the growing community of professionals contributing to Western New York’s rebirth as a health care hub.
Elizabeth White
Director, Graduate Enrollment
955 Main St., Room 6130, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 829-3399
Email: bethw@buffalo.edu
Anyango Kamina, PhD
Assistant Dean, Student Development and Academic Enhancement; Director, Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Masters Program