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Our viewbook is your gateway to discovering everything that makes the Jacobs School unique. Inside, you'll find:
- In-Depth Program Overviews: Learn about our Masters, PhD, and MD-PhD programs, including curriculum details and specializations.
- World-Class Research Opportunities: Explore the groundbreaking research happening in our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Student and Alumni Success Stories: See how our graduates are making an impact in the biomedical field.
- Life at UB and in Buffalo: Get a glimpse of what it’s like to live and study in a vibrant, diverse community.
Don’t miss out on this essential resource as you plan your academic future.
Events and Information Sessions - Where We'll Be
PPBS Admission Webinar: International Applicants
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 9–10 a.m.
Virtual
Join us via Zoom for a walkthrough of the application process, deadlines, and requirements, including what's specific to international applicants. We'll close with an open Q&A, so bring your questions.
Biomedical Sciences MS Admissions Webinar
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 11 a.m.–Noon
Virtual
Join us via Zoom for a walkthrough of the application, including deadlines, requirements, financial support, and the admissions timeline. We'll end with an open Q&A, so bring any questions you have.
PPBS Admission Presentation: Domestic Applicants
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Virtual
This session covers deadlines, a step-by-step walkthrough of the application, program requirements, financial support, and what to expect on the admissions timeline. We'll wrap up with an open Q&A, so come with your questions.
Jacobs School Graduate & Medical School Open House
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 1–3:30 p.m.
Jacobs School, 955 Main Street
Come see what a day in medicine and biomedical sciences actually looks like. Join us for an interactive day where you'll tour our anatomy lab, try ultrasound techniques, and talk with current students and faculty.
SUNY Geneseo
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5–7 p.m.
Geneseo, New York
Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Virtual Information Sessions
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4-5 p.m.
Virtual
Are you passionate about science and helping people? A career in genetic counseling might be the perfect way to combine both. Join the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program for a virtual information session to learn how you can make an impact. Whether you’re just starting to explore the field or already planning your next step, this session is the best way to see if UB’s program is right for you.
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)
Wednesday, November 18–Saturday, November 21, 2026
Seattle, Washington
For over 20 years, the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) has been the go-to conference for historically excluded community college, undergraduate, and postbaccalaureate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As ABRCMS has continued to grow and evolve, it has also become a space for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, program administrators, and more.
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Video Series
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Programs
Application Webinar: Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary MS Program
Application Webinar: Neuroscience MS Program
Application Webinar: Pharmacology MS Program
Application Webinar: Microbiology Masters Programs
Application Webinar: Pathology and Anatomic Sciences Masters Programs
Application Webinar: Structural Biology Masters Program
Application Webinar: PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences
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Beautiful Buffalo Niagara
From architectural tours to avant-garde theater, gallery walks to gondola rides, Shakespeare in the Park to Shark Girl, there is no shortage of things to do in and around Buffalo. Start discovering your favorite new pastimes here.
Things to Do in Buffalo
World-class galleries, a robust theater scene and music for every ear make Western New York a major arts destination. Our riches include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, BPO and Shea's.
History and Museums
7/30/21Stand where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office. Gaze at the terminus of the Erie Canal. Wander through a fort that played a pivotal role in the French and Indian War.
Chicken wings put our city on the culinary map, but there’s much more to Buffalo’s diverse food scene. A broad selection of upscale restaurants and ethnic eateries reflects the region’s cultural mix.
From quaint pubs and cozy corner coffeehouses to stylish dance clubs and eclectic live-music joints, you’re sure to find a scene in one of several distinct districts that suits your style and your budget.
Outdoor Recreation
10/1/21Hiking, skiing, water sports and more: The area’s outdoor scene offers an array of opportunities to be active year-round. We’ve got top-rated golf courses, not to mention Lake Erie and the Niagara River.
Buffalo is home to two major professional sports teams—the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills and the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres—and some of the world’s most spirited fans.