BS/MS Dual Degree Program
Our program’s substantial graduate coursework gives a competitive advantage to BS/MS candidates like Lindsey Euscher when applying to PhD programs.
Jump-start your career in pharmacology and toxicology by combining your Bachelor’s in Science (BS) degree with a Master’s in Science (MS) in only five years.
Research-Oriented Curriculum
In addition to your academic coursework, once accepted to the BS/MS program, your focus will shift to your thesis research.
Work with our highly accomplished faculty at every stage of experimental, hands-on research: studying biological processes, modeling novel compounds, synthesizing these compounds and testing their effects.
You will:
- gain insight into every stage of the research process
- build expertise in hands-on and analytical techniques
- develop interdisciplinary collaborative skills and strategies
- contribute to ongoing research into current health issues
Finding Your Mentor
These are the steps you'll take to find a mentor whose research interests you, starting in Spring of your junior year:
- Look through Pharmacology and Toxicology faculty profiles, and/or explore UB-wide undergraduate research opportunities.
- Register for PMY 498 (Undergraduate Research Participation in Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab) in Fall of your senior year.
Support for Your Interests
We fully fund student travel to major pharmacology conferences where you can present your research. We encourage our students to publish and we set up opportunities for you to meet researchers early in your studies, initiating professional connections to support your long-term goals.
Career Advantage
At the end of the BS/MS program, you will have completed substantial graduate coursework, giving you a competitive advantage in applying to PhD programs and a strong foundation for advanced graduate research.
Our highly competitive degrees also prepare students for MD and dental programs and positions in pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as medical patent law.
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Contact Us
For questions about the BS/MS program in pharmacology and toxicology, please contact:
Shannon M. Brown
Neuroscience Coordinator/Jacobs School Curriculum & Assessment
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main Street, Suite 3102L, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: 716-829-5451
Email: smbrown3@buffalo.edu